Last updated on May 19, 2026

Average rent in
Cicero, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Cicero

$1,200/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cicero is $1,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $749 less per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cicero

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cicero rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cicero, IL

Average rent prices in Cicero have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Cicero, IL

Rent prices in Cicero vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cicero is $1,175, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cicero run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$895

3%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$1,600

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,250

7%

25%

4 bedroom

$2,900

2%

65%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

65%

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

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

Cicero

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cicero, IL is 25% lower than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

Discover rentals in Cicero, IL

3443 S Central Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

3443 3443 S. Central 5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cicero

Apartment for rent

2100 S 51st Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

1638 S 50th Ave #2F - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Cicero

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

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Frequently asked questions for Cicero, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Cicero rental market.

How much is rent in Cicero?

The average rent in Cicero is $1,200 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cicero?

Average rent prices in Cicero have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Cicero rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cicero is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $749 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cicero?

To comfortably afford rent in Cicero, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cicero?

Cicero's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 per month. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 4.3% and two-bedrooms rising 6.6%.

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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