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Average Rent in Cicero, IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Cicero, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,218/mo
▲ +5.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,000/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
19
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Cicero, IL
24 listed units across 4 buildings offering studio units in Cicero, IL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $69/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Oak Park | Unit 1401 | $3,103 | $2,876 | $227 |
| Albion Oak Park | Unit 1601 | $2,961 | $2,771 | $190 |
| The Lydian | Unit 11311, S02_Studio | $2,314 | $2,194 | $120 |
| Albion Oak Park | Unit 1416 | $3,286 | $3,186 | $100 |
| The Lydian | Unit 11321 | $2,982 | $2,899 | $83 |
| Albion Oak Park | Unit 0607 | $3,830 | $3,750 | $80 |
| Albion Oak Park | Unit 1003 | $3,555 | $3,475 | $80 |
| Albion Oak Park | Unit 1017 | $3,505 | $3,425 | $80 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Cicero, IL
Compare average rent across Cicero, IL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near West Side | $2,877 | ▲ $95 | $2,194 | 1 | 16 |
| Oak Park 60301 | $2,851 | ▲ $64 | $1,858 | 2 | 31 |
| Oak Park 60302 | $2,751 | ▼ $6 | $1,000 | 3 | 14 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Cicero, IL?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Cicero, IL is $2,218 per month across 6 apartment communities and 19 available units. Rents have increased $135 (5.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Eleven33 starting at $1,000/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,218/mo.
Prices range from $1,000 to $3,085 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Cicero, IL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,592 | - | 6 |
| July 2026 | $2,655 | +$63 | 6 |
| August 2026 | $2,735 | +$80 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Cicero, IL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Cicero, IL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven33 | $1,000/mo | $1,000/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| The Bryant at Oak Park I & II | $1,740/mo | $1,740/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Albion Oak Park | $1,858/mo | $2,006/mo | 6 | 4.2 |
| Porter | $2,080/mo | $2,095/mo | 3 | 4.8 |
| 100 Forest Place Apartments | $2,095/mo | $2,095/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| The Lydian | $2,194/mo | $2,711/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Cicero, IL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$89,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,218/mo.
Comfortable income
$106,000/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 36% 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) | $2,218 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $5,839/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.
Google Search Trends for Cicero, IL Apartments
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