Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Calumet City, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Calumet City

$1,285/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Calumet City is $1,285 per month as of May 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $665 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Calumet City

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Calumet City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Calumet City, IL

Average rent prices in Calumet City have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Calumet City, IL

Rent prices in Calumet City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Calumet City is $1,160, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Calumet City run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,285.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

7%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,400

3%

18%

3 bedroom

$2,300

4%

24%

4 bedroom

$2,650

10%

155%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

155%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Calumet City, 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 Calumet City, IL compare to other cities?

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

Calumet City

Median rent price$1,285
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Calumet City, IL is 16% lower than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

Discover rentals in Calumet City, IL

470 Gordon - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.5

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470 Gordon

470 Gordon Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

1677 State - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

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1677 State

1677 State St, Calumet City, IL 60409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,285

Apartment for rent

115 157th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Calumet City

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

464 Gordon - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

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464 Gordon

464 Gordon Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Calumet City, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Calumet City rental market.

How much is rent in Calumet City?

The average rent in Calumet City is $1,285 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Calumet City?

Average rent prices in Calumet City have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Calumet City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Calumet City is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $665 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Calumet City?

To comfortably afford rent in Calumet City, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Calumet City?

Calumet City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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).

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