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property at 5716 Calumet Ave

$800

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$800

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5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5716 Calumet Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

5716 Calumet Ave
HammondIN46320

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property at 237 142nd St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

237 142nd St

HammondIN46327
property at 8750 Harrison Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8750 Harrison Ave, Unit 213, Unit 213

8750 Harrison Ave
MunsterIN46321

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Calumet City, IL Local Guide

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 North River neighborhood priced from $900. 1677 State in the North River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,035. 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
1677 State1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1,035
14538 S Cottage Grove Ave Dolton, IL 604191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,125
Douglas Pointe Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,164
Bernice HomesTwo Bedroom home2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calumet City, IL

As of April 28, 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 2 Bedroom Large Model at Dynasty Properties starting at $1,395 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the North River 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
Dynasty Properties2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$1.59
Hollywood Manor Townhomes2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.56
8 Waltham St, Unit 1R8 Waltham St1BR,1BA$1.15
14526 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 2 W14526 Cottage Grove Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
Douglas Pointe Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.37
634 Sibley Blvd Calumet City, IL 604092 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.74
Bernice HomesTwo Bedroom home2BR,1BA$1.69
89 Paxton Ave, Unit 89paxton89 Paxton Ave1BR,1BA$1.62
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 276 Apartments for Rent in Calumet City, IL with pricing that ranges from $779 to $2,550. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Calumet City ranging from $800 to $4,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Calumet City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Calumet City ranges from $800 to $4,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,849.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Calumet City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Calumet City range from $883 to $1,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $4,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,925.

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