Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Blue Island, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Blue Island

$1,397/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Blue Island is $1,397 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $532 less per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Blue Island

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Blue Island rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Blue Island, IL

Average rent prices in Blue Island have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Blue Island, IL

Rent prices in Blue Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Blue Island is $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Blue Island run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$850

79%

53%

1 bedroom

$1,147

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,200

9%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,700

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

79%

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,147

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Blue Island, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Blue Island, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Blue Island and Calumet City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Blue Island

Median rent price$1,397
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Blue Island, IL is 4% lower than the median rent in Calumet City, IL.

Discover rentals in Blue Island, IL

2063 135th Pl #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Blue Island

Remodeled 2 Bedroom Apartment

2063 135th Pl #3, Blue Island, IL 60406

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

2052 135th Pl #5 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Apartment for rent in Blue Island

2052 135th Pl #5, Blue Island, IL 60406

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

2727 Orchard St #B - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

$1,490 - 3 Bed 1 Bath Apartment In Blue Island

2727 Orchard St #B, Blue Island, IL 60406

3 beds

1 bath

$1,490

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Island South E-H - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Island South E-H

13033 Wood St, Blue Island, IL 60406

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Blue Island, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Blue Island rental market.

How much is rent in Blue Island?

The average rent in Blue Island is $1,397 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Blue Island?

Average rent prices in Blue Island have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Blue Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Blue Island is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $532 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Blue Island?

To comfortably afford rent in Blue Island, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Blue Island?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Blue Island average around $1,180/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,420/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Aurora