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Posen, IL

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An affordable suburb south of Chicago

Convenient • Accessible • Commuter • Diverse • Affordable •

The city of Posen sits at the intersection of Interstates 294 and 57, offering a perfect community for commuters — Chicago commuters in particular. Posen sits about 20 miles south of Chicago, giving residents unbeatable proximity to the job opportunities, restaurants, retailers, waterfront parks, museums, historic sites, and entertainment options that are available in Chicago. Posen is surrounded by nature preserves, so there are scenic nature trails and wildlife watching opportunities around the area.

If residents prefer to take public transit, several stations near Posen take passengers directly into Chicago. Small businesses like restaurants, bars, grocers, and specialty shops can be found around Posen. Locals appreciate the good schools in the area, the diverse community, and the affordable rentals.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Posen, IL is $623 for a studio, and $653 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Posen has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$653/month
750 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

40

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

Gordon School

Public

Grades K-3

287 Students

5
out of 10

Posen Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-5

267 Students

3
out of 10
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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.