Last updated on July 8, 2026

Average rent in
Steger, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Steger

$1,674/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Steger is $1,674 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Steger

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Steger rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Steger, IL

Average rent prices in Steger have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 Steger, IL

Rent prices in Steger vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Steger is $1,330, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Steger run $1,215 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

Studio

$995

3%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,265

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,570

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$2,100

2%

52%

4 bedroom

$2,510

No Change

23%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,265

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,570

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

52%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,510

Last year

23%

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

Compare median rent prices in Steger and Dyer by all bedroom counts and property types.

Steger

Median rent price$1,674
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,437
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Steger, IL is 17% higher than the median rent in Dyer, IN.

Discover rentals in Steger, IL

22 E 35th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

22 E 35th St

22 E 35th St, Steger, IL 60475

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Steger, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Steger rental market.

How much is rent in Steger?

The average rent in Steger is $1,674 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Steger?

Average rent prices in Steger have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Steger rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Steger is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Steger?

To comfortably afford rent in Steger, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Steger's rental market is relatively small with an average of 13 listings per month, and the most common apartment sizes are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. This suggests that searching for an apartment may require some patience, and it's advisable to start looking early to find the best options.

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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