Apartments for Rent in Chicago Heights, IL

Prices and availability in Chicago Heights, IL were last updated on 14 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Chicago Heights, IL are: 146 E. 10th Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 171 Craig Dr W Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 187 Frederick Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 3275-3287 Glenwood Dyer Road and 19921 PARK AVE.

The average rent in Chicago Heights, IL is $932.

In Chicago Heights, 37% of the residents are renting compared to 63% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 14% of Chicago Heights's rentals, 51% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 35% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Chicago Heights are about 43 years old, on average. Of these, 30% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 66% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 34% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Chicago Heights are around 7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 41% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 37% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.