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Cheapest Available Calumet City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Calumet City, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Ginger Ridge Apartments in the Calumet City neighborhood priced from $900. 308 Elizabeth Street in the Calumet City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calumet City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ginger Ridge ApartmentsThe Redbud1BR,1BA$900
308 Elizabeth Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,145
Douglas Pointe1x1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calumet City, IL

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calumet City area is the $1.12 price per square foot Double & Single Used Model at Harbor Point Estates in the in the South Chicago neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Calumet City apartment is the 8 Waltham St Model at 8 Waltham St, Unit 2F starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Bernice neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Calumet City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbor Point EstatesDouble & Single Used3BR,2BA$1.12
8 Waltham St, Unit 2F8 Waltham St2BR,1BA$1.09
Douglas Pointe3x2 Reno - 3x2 Reno3BR,2BA$1.93
305 Memorial Dr, Unit Unit G305 Memorial Dr2BR,1BA$1.65
1016 E 150th Pl, Unit 2E1016 E 150th Pl2BR,1BA$1.72
250 Yates Ave2 BD Glenwood2BR,1BA$1.80
Hollywood Manor Townhomes2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Bernice HomesTwo Bedroom home2BR,1BA$1.69
308 Elizabeth Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.76
Ginger Ridge ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Calumet City

What type of rentals are currently available in Calumet City?

There are currently 289 Apartments for Rent in Calumet City, IL with pricing that ranges from $795 to $2,375. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Calumet City ranging from $200 to $7,600.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Calumet City ranges from $200 to $7,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,252.

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