Average Rent in Cicero IL
8 apartment buildings, 67 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,732/mo
Cheapest
$1,906/mo
Properties
8
Units
67
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Cicero IL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Cicero IL Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Albion Oak Park
1000 Lake St, Oak Park
100 Forest Place Apartments
100 Forest Ave, Oak Park
Mainstreet Chicago
2348 W Grand Ave #1, Chicago
Eleven33
1133 South Blvd, Oak Park
The Lydian
513 S Damen Ave, Chicago
Oak Park City
675 Lake St, Oak Park
Porter
1105 Pleasant St, Oak Park
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albion Oak Park 1000 Lake St, Oak Park | $1,906 | $2,658 | $3.37 | 4.2 | 28 |
| 2 | 100 Forest Place Apartments 100 Forest Ave, Oak Park | $1,956 | $2,389 | $2.87 | 4.2 | 9 |
| 3 | Mainstreet Chicago 2348 W Grand Ave #1, Chicago | $1,990 | $2,893 | $2.38 | 4.7 | 4 |
| 4 | Eleven33 1133 South Blvd, Oak Park | $2,002 | $2,860 | $3.16 | 4.8 | 14 |
| 5 | The Lydian 513 S Damen Ave, Chicago | $2,422 | $2,960 | $4.02 | 4.5 | 12 |
| 6 | Oak Park City 675 Lake St, Oak Park | -- | -- | -- | 4.2 | 0 |
| 7 | Porter 1105 Pleasant St, Oak Park | -- | -- | -- | 4.8 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Albion Oak Park
4.21000 Lake St, Oak Park
100 Forest Place Apartments
4.2100 Forest Ave, Oak Park
Mainstreet Chicago
4.72348 W Grand Ave #1, Chicago
Eleven33
4.81133 South Blvd, Oak Park
The Lydian
4.5513 S Damen Ave, Chicago
Oak Park City
4.2675 Lake St, Oak Park
Cicero IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Cicero IL is $2,732 per month, based on 67 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,906 at Albion Oak Park to $2,422 at The Lydian.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,184/mo | $1,906/mo | 23 |
| 1 Bed | $2,591/mo | $2,108/mo | 22 |
| 2 Bed | $3,329/mo | $2,000/mo | 18 |
| 3 Bed | $3,978/mo | $1,990/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Cicero IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Cicero IL averages $2,591/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,329/mo. At the local median household income of $68,548, that works out to 48% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Cicero IL at $1,121/mo. The current tracked market average runs 144% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Cicero IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cicero IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$109,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,732/mo.
Comfortable income
$131,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,906/mo), you need to earn at least $76,000/year.
Median household income in Cicero IL is $68,548 , about 48% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Cicero IL
Overall prices in Cicero IL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Cicero IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,732 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $6,353/mo |
Population
83,223
Median household income
$68,548
Census median rent
$1,121/mo
Rent as % of income
27.9%
Median age
34.3
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Illinois
How Cicero IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Cicero IL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $3,110 | +14% | 24 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,889 | -31% | 12 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,123 | -22% | 12 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $2,009 | -26% | 11 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,235 | -55% | 11 |
| Bloomington, IL | $1,104 | -60% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cicero IL?
The average rent in Cicero IL is $2,732 per month, based on 67 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cicero IL?
The lowest available rent in Cicero IL starts at $1,906 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cicero IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Cicero IL average $2,591/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,108/mo across 22 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cicero IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Cicero IL average $3,329/mo. Units start from $2,000/mo across 18 units currently listed.
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