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Crete, IL

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Tranquil Chicago suburb nestled in Will County

Suburban Scenic Peaceful Affordable Growing

Located about 36 miles south of Chicago’s Loop, Crete is a quiet suburb in a scenic locale. Crete exudes a small-town atmosphere, complete with a quaint Main Street and a strong sense of community. Crete contains plenty of tranquil parks and boasts close proximity to numerous forest preserves and golf courses.

Crete is a predominantly residential community, offering an array of apartments available for rent along tree-lined avenues. Crete’s commercial offerings are largely centered on the intersection of Main Street and Exchange Street, where residents enjoy access to a slew of antique shops, eateries, and low-key bars. Governors State University is just a short drive away from the community, making Crete a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff desiring a peaceful lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Crete, IL is $488 for a studio, $658 for one bedroom, and $911 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crete has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$658/month
549 Sq Ft
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Transportation

22

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

31

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

Balmoral Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

440 Students

5
out of 10

Crete Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

378 Students

4
out of 10

Crete-Monee Sixth Grade Center

Public

Grades 5-6

299 Students

Rating Unavailable

Crete-Monee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,493 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
  • Plum Creek Nature Center
  • Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve
  • Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
  • Central Park Wetlands

Airports

  • Chicago Midway 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.