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Average Rent in Cicero, IL

7 apartment buildings, 71 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$2,762/mo

market average

Cheapest

$1,625/mo

The Bryant at Oak Park I & II

Properties

7

tracked daily

Units

71

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Cicero, IL.

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Cicero, IL Rent Prices

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Cicero, IL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Cicero, IL is $2,762 per month, based on 71 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,625 at The Bryant at Oak Park I & II to $2,650 at Oak Park City.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,159/mo $1,625/mo 20
1 Bed $2,555/mo $1,985/mo 28
2 Bed $3,415/mo $2,627/mo 22
3 Bed $6,240/mo $6,240/mo 1

Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $2,555/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,415/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 146% 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

$110,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,762/mo.

Comfortable income

$133,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,625/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/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) $2,762
Utilities $477
Groceries $563
Transportation $1,138
Healthcare $555
Other goods and services $888
Estimated total $6,383/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 $2,776 +1% 26
Aurora, IL $2,205 -20% 13
Schaumburg, IL $2,149 -22% 12
Peoria, IL $1,367 -51% 11
Springfield, IL $1,244 -55% 10
Rockford, IL $1,393 -50% 10

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Cicero, IL?

The average rent in Cicero, IL is $2,762 per month, based on 71 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cicero, IL?

The lowest available rent in Cicero, IL starts at $1,625 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cicero, IL?

1-bedroom apartments in Cicero, IL average $2,555/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,985/mo across 28 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cicero, IL?

2-bedroom apartments in Cicero, IL average $3,415/mo. Units start from $2,627/mo across 22 units currently listed.

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