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Dolton, IL

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Gateway to Chicago’s south suburbs

Suburb Commuter Interstate

Dolton is a suburban village located about 15 miles due south of the Chicago Loop. Most of the village landscape is filled with residential neighborhoods, with a cluster of shopping centers and restaurants along 150th Street catering to residents’ everyday needs. The local rental market is mainly composed of single-family homes and small apartment communities, providing numerous options for any taste, budget, or lifestyle. Getting into the city is a breeze with direct access to Interstate 94, putting residents just minutes away from Chicago’s greatest attractions and amenities and making it a great option for commuters.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Dolton, IL is $938 for a studio, $963 for one bedroom, $1,110 for two bedrooms, and $1,384 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dolton has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$963/month
601 Sq Ft
House
$2,417/month
1,197 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

45

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

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

235 Students

4
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

342 Students

3
out of 10

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

243 Students

3
out of 10

Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

337 Students

2
out of 10

Diekman Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

318 Students

2
out of 10

Roosevelt Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

132 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

150 Students

4
out of 10

Thornridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,057 Students

2
out of 10

Academy For Learning

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sand Ridge Nature Center
  • Camp Shabbona Woods
  • Clayhole Woods
  • Green Lake Woods
  • Beaubien Woods

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.