Calumet Heights

Chicago, IL

Calumet Heights - Chicago, IL

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Niche Reviews

3.5 (15 Reviews)

A family-friendly neighborhood in Chicago with a lot to offer

Family-Friendly • Suburban • Affordable • Lake •

Situated on Chicago’s South Side, Calumet Heights is a suburban neighborhood spanning to the west of Interstate 90, about 20 miles south of Downtown Chicago. This family-friendly neighborhood is known for its high quality of life and affordable cost of living compared to surrounding areas. Renters can choose from a variety of moderately priced apartments and houses for rent. Residents enjoy attractions in town like Bronzeville Children’s Museum, Jesse Owens Park, and Avalon Park. The neighborhood offers top-notch healthcare at Advocate Trinity Hospital, as well as a plethora of restaurants and shops along South Stony Island Avenue and 87th Street. Outside of town residents enjoy the nearby parks and trails along Lake Michigan.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Calumet Heights is $863 for one bedroom, $1,020 for two bedrooms, and $1,071 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Calumet Heights has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

1 BR
573 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$863/month

Average Rent

2 BR
604 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,020/month

Average Rent

3 BR
900 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,071/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Calumet Heights - Chicago, IL

Niche Reviews

3.5 15 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

I have lived in Calumet Heights for three years and there have been no major safety issues. There are a few job opportunities but not that many and it is a good neighborhood for families.

Niche User

8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review

Almost all the neighbors smoke cannibis and the smell spreads across the block, which causes children to recognized such a smell and question their parents about it. Sometimes when I look outside, I see suspicious people trying to open cars. Whenever the police is called anywhere, they show up fifteen minutes after they were suppose to be there.

Niche User

8 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

It a great feeling when i can go outside and eel safe. To know the neighbor are nice and careing

Niche User

9 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review

It's ok. I mostly stayed on the house.

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