Average Rent in Cicero, IL
6 apartment buildings, 61 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,000/mo
Eleven33
Properties
6
tracked daily
Units
61
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Cicero, IL.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Cicero, IL Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Eleven33
1133 South Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
The Bryant at Oak Park I & II
Pleasant St 1000 & 1035, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
Albion Oak Park
1000 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
Porter
1105 Pleasant St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
100 Forest Place Apartments
100 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
The Lydian
513 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eleven33 1133 South Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0.90 | 4.8 (59) | 2 |
| 2 | The Bryant at Oak Park I & II Pleasant St 1000 & 1035, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA | $1,740 | $1,868 | $2.67 | 4 (49) | 4 |
| 3 | Albion Oak Park 1000 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA | $1,858 | $2,945 | $3.26 | 4.2 (110) | 25 |
| 4 | Porter 1105 Pleasant St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA | $2,080 | $3,631 | $3.77 | 4.8 (101) | 8 |
| 5 | 100 Forest Place Apartments 100 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA | $2,095 | $2,463 | $2.84 | 4.2 (211) | 6 |
| 6 | The Lydian 513 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA | $2,194 | $2,877 | $4.27 | 4.5 (157) | 16 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Eleven33
4.8 (59)1133 South Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
The Bryant at Oak Park I & II
4 (49)Pleasant St 1000 & 1035, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
Albion Oak Park
4.2 (110)1000 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
Porter
4.8 (101)1105 Pleasant St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
100 Forest Place Apartments
4.2 (211)100 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
The Lydian
4.5 (157)513 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Cicero, IL neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Cicero, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Cicero, IL is $2,835 per month, based on 61 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,000 at Eleven33 to $7,580 at Porter.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,218/mo | $1,000/mo | 19 |
| 1 Bed | $2,580/mo | $1,820/mo | 23 |
| 2 Bed | $3,548/mo | $1,000/mo | 18 |
| 3 Bed | $7,580/mo | $7,580/mo | 1 |
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Market Context
Who rents in Cicero, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Cicero, IL averages $2,580/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,548/mo. At the local median household income of $68,548, that works out to 50% 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 153% 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
$113,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,835/mo.
Comfortable income
$136,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Cicero, IL is $68,548 , about 50% 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) | $2,835 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $6,456/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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $2,994 | +6% | +0.4% | 38 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,201 | -22% | -0.1% | 14 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $1,960 | -31% | -7.8% | 13 |
| Evanston, IL | $2,722 | -4% | +8% | 11 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,289 | -55% | +2.8% | 11 |
| Springfield, IL | $1,270 | -55% | -3.3% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cicero, IL?
The average rent in Cicero, IL is $2,835 per month, based on 61 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Cicero, IL?
The median asking rent in Cicero, IL is $2,744 per month, computed from 61 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,835/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cicero, IL?
The lowest available rent in Cicero, IL starts at $1,000 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 $2,580/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,820/mo across 23 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cicero, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Cicero, IL average $3,548/mo. Units start from $1,000/mo across 18 units currently listed.
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