Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
South Chicago Heights, IL

Median rent

Median rent in South Chicago Heights

$1,500/mo

increased by43%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Chicago Heights is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Chicago Heights

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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+

Rent trends in South Chicago Heights, IL

Average rent prices in South Chicago Heights have increased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 43% 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 $1,385, whereas a house costs $2,386. 1-bedroom apartments in South Chicago Heights run $1,260 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$900

11%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,267

No Change

21%

2 bedroom

$1,500

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,160

63%

-

4 bedroom

$2,980

-

49%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,267

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,160

Last 30 days

63%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,980

Last year

49%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,799
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Chicago Heights, IL is 17% lower than the median rent in Beecher, IL.

Discover rentals in South Chicago Heights, IL

2824 Jackson Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Chicago Heights

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

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.
90 W 30th Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Chicago Heights

3 beds

2 baths

$3,250

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.

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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 $1,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Chicago Heights?

Average rent prices in South Chicago Heights have increased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 43% since last year.

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

Rent in South Chicago Heights is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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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