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Alsip

Pop. 18,583·93rd most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Alsip, IL
Median rent (all units)
$1,544/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$421
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Alsip · $1,544
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
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At $1,544/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/yr
Local median income
$66,585/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Alsip's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,390/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,528/yr
At $1,544/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Alsip, IL is majority owner-occupied, 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,583
Median income
$66,585
Median age
39.1
Renters
35.8%
Age distribution
23.9%
19.3%
26.1%
12.7%
17.9%
Under 1823.9%
18–3419.3%
35–5426.1%
55–6412.7%
65+17.9%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
45.3%
24.3%
28.6%
White45.3%
Black24.3%
Hispanic28.6%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
32.1%
37.4%
18.7%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college37.4%
Bachelor's+18.7%
Housing tenure
64.2%
35.8%
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Alsip, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,123 → $66,585
up 12.6%
Population
19,036 → 18,583
down 2.4%
Renter share
38.1% → 35.8%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
20.8% → 18.7%
-2.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $59,123 to $66,585 across the same window, up 12.6% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 19,036 residents to roughly 18,583. Renters now make up 35.8% of households, compared with 38.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18.7% of adults here, versus 20.8% in 2021.

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Alsip rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Alsip. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Alsip, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Alsip is $1,544/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,150/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,390/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,230/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,790/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($66,585/yr), Alsip ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Alsip an affordable city for renters?

Alsip is considered affordable for renters. At $1,544/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($66,585/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Alsip falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Alsip?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,544/mo in Alsip. The local median household income is $66,585/yr, meaning the typical Alsip household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Alsip?

Rent in Alsip has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Alsip rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Alsip is middle-of-the-pack for Illinois for rent, ranking #93 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,544/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Alsip?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Alsip ($1,544/mo): Blue Island ($1,258/mo), Midlothian ($1,375/mo), Worth ($1,463/mo).

What percentage of Alsip residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of Alsip households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. Alsip leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Alsip rent compare to the national average?

Alsip's median rent of $1,544/mo is $421 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #93 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,544/mo, rent takes ~28% of Alsip's median household income ($66,585/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Alsip 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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