Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Chicago Heights, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago Heights

$1,700/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago Heights is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago Heights

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chicago Heights rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chicago Heights, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Chicago Heights, IL

Average rent prices in Chicago Heights have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Chicago Heights, IL

Rent prices in Chicago Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago Heights is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago Heights run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$995

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$1,275

32%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,535

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$2,366

35%

19%

4 bedroom

$3,021

No Change

51%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,535

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,366

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,021

Last year

51%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chicago Heights, 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 Chicago Heights, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Chicago Heights and Country Club Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chicago Heights

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,393
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chicago Heights, IL is 29% lower than the median rent in Country Club Hills, IL.

Discover rentals in Chicago Heights, IL

1665 Buena Vista Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chicago Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1631 Buena Vista Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chicago Heights

Residential Lease, Chicago Heights, IL

1631 Buena Vista Ave #2, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

4 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
131 W Sauk Trl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chicago Heights

131 West Sauk Trail - 131 West Sauk Trail

131 W Sauk Trl, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1665 Buena Vista Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chicago Heights

4 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Chicago Heights, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Chicago Heights?

The average rent in Chicago Heights is $1,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago Heights?

Average rent prices in Chicago Heights have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Chicago Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago Heights is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chicago Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Chicago Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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