Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
South Chicago Heights, IL

Median rent

Median rent in South Chicago Heights

$1,400/mo

increased by47%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Chicago Heights is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Chicago Heights

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Chicago Heights 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+

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

Rent trends in South Chicago Heights, IL

Average rent prices in South Chicago Heights have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 47% 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 South Chicago Heights, IL

Rent prices in South Chicago Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Chicago Heights is $1,492, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in South Chicago Heights run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

4%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

30%

2 bedroom

$1,575

6%

-

3 bedroom

$1,920

No Change

20%

4 bedroom

$2,500

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,920

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

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

Compare median rent prices in South Chicago Heights and Beecher by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Chicago Heights

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,540
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Chicago Heights, IL is 9% lower than the median rent in Beecher, IL.

Discover rentals in South Chicago Heights, IL

3034 Chicago Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

2d ago

Apartment for rent in South Chicago Heights

3034 Chicago Rd #4, South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Studio

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 28

3040 Chicago Rd - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

2d ago

Apartment for rent in South Chicago Heights

3040 Chicago Rd, South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Studio

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 28

3036 Chicago Rd #SF - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in South Chicago Heights

Studio

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Jul 30

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Frequently asked questions for South Chicago Heights, IL

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

How much is rent in South Chicago Heights?

The average rent in South Chicago Heights is $1,400 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Chicago Heights?

Average rent prices in South Chicago Heights have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 47% since last year.

How does South Chicago Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Chicago Heights is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in South Chicago Heights, 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 South Chicago Heights?

Based on our current listings, South Chicago Heights is exceptionally welcoming to pet owners, with 100% of rental listings accommodating pets. With an average of about 11 apartments available monthly, every unit in the market welcomes animal companions.

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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