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Lansing, IL

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Live just minutes from Chicago in this southern Cook County suburb

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Lansing is a suburban village located right on the Indiana state line, about 25 miles due south of the Chicago Loop. The diverse rental market incorporates a range of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, typically at very budget-friendly rates compared to other communities in the region. The sprawling Wampum Lake Woods and Brownwell Woods border Lansing to the west and south, giving residents direct access to huge swaths of lush greenery. The community is served by several large shopping centers along Torrence Avenue on the west side as well as the locally-owned favorites along Ridge Road on the east side.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lansing, IL is $1,040 for a studio, $1,022 for one bedroom, $1,235 for two bedrooms, and $1,594 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lansing has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,022/month
627 Sq Ft
House
$2,808/month
1,143 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.

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.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Reavis Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

377 Students

7
out of 10

Nathan Hale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

520 Students

6
out of 10

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

470 Students

6
out of 10

Coolidge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

666 Students

4
out of 10

Oak Glen Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

529 Students

3
out of 10

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

470 Students

6
out of 10

Memorial Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

860 Students

4
out of 10

Thornton Fractnl So High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,927 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wampum Lake Woods
  • Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
  • Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
  • Clayhole Woods
  • Green Lake 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.