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Crest Hill, IL

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Delight in suburban comforts near Chicago

Suburban Riverside Scenic Diverse Welcoming Peaceful Family-Friendly Convenient Commuter

Situated about 35 miles southwest of Chicago on the Des Plaines River, Crest Hill is a peaceful residential reprieve from the bustle of city life. Crest Hill residents enjoy access to a wide variety of convenient restaurants, businesses, and retailers in addition to numerous scenic parks, trails, and golf courses. Crest Hill is proximate to destinations like Louis Joliet Mall, Dellwood Park, Lewis University, and Saint Francis University. Access to the I-55, I-80, I-355, and Metra stations in neighboring Joliet and Lockport allows for simple commutes and travels from Crest Hill.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Crest Hill, IL is $1,212 for a studio, $1,316 for one bedroom, and $1,438 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crest Hill has increased by 7.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,316/month
679 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Richland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

800 Students

6
out of 10

Chaney Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

447 Students

3
out of 10

Richland Jr High School

Public

Grades 5-8

419 Students

Rating Unavailable

Richland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

800 Students

6
out of 10

Chaney Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

447 Students

3
out of 10

Richland Jr High School

Public

Grades 5-8

419 Students

Rating Unavailable

Monge Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

152 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rock Run Greenway - Theodore Marsh
  • Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve
  • Joliet Iron Works Historic Site
  • Rock Run Greenway - Paul V. Nichols Access
  • Rock Run Greenway - Black Road Access

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.