Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Calumet City, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Calumet City

$1,470/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Calumet City is $1,470 per month as of August 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Calumet City

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Calumet City rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 2% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,047. 1-bedroom apartments in Calumet City run $1,145 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

7%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,175

4%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,475

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,010

16%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,010

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

39%

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$1,470
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Calumet City, IL is 13% lower than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

Discover rentals in Calumet City, IL

312 Yates Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

312 Yates Ave.

312 Yates Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

1665 Harbor Ave #3S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Calumet City

1665 Harbor Ave #3S, Calumet City, IL 60409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

250 Yates - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

250 Yates

250 Yates Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,465

Apartment for rent

307 Yates Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Calumet City

Nice 3 bedroom 1.5 bath

307 Yates Ave #1, Calumet City, IL 60409

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $1,470 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Calumet City?

Average rent prices in Calumet City have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Calumet City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Calumet City is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 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 $59,000/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?

March offers the best rental deals in Calumet City, with rents running about 23% lower than October, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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