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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
South Chicago Heights, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Chicago Heights
$1,650/mo
57%vs previous year
The average rent in South Chicago Heights is $1,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Chicago Heights
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Chicago Heights rentals at each price point
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 increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 57% 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 $1,185, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in South Chicago Heights run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,365.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,322 | No Change | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $1,570 |  6% | 39% | |
3 bedroom | $1,812 | No Change | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Chicago Heights, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,185 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,100 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,322
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,570
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
39%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,812
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Chicago Heights, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,185
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
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
15%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Chicago Heights, IL is equal to the median rent in Beecher, IL.
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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 $1,650 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Chicago Heights?
Average rent prices in South Chicago Heights have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 57% since last year.
How does South Chicago Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Chicago Heights is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $66,000/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?
South Chicago Heights offers excellent options for pet owners, with 93% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage means renters with furry companions have strong selection across the city's rental market.
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).