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Cicero

Pop. 82,797·113th most expensive in Illinois·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,314/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.9%
vs US Median
-$648
Rising (Monthly)
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Cicero · $1,314
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,314/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$53,000/yr
Local median income
$70,842/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Cicero's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,200
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,460/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,314 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,768/yr
At $1,314/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, +6.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Cicero, IL is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
82,797
Median income
$70,842
Median age
34.4
Renters
45.4%
Age distribution
25.8%
25%
27.6%
Under 1825.8%
18–3425%
35–5427.6%
55–6410.7%
65+11%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
14.1%
87.5%
White14.1%
Black4%
Hispanic87.5%
Education (25+)
32%
37.9%
19.3%
No HS diploma32%
HS diploma37.9%
Some college19.3%
Bachelor's+10.8%
Housing tenure
54.6%
45.4%
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Cicero, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,433 → $70,842
up 21.2%
Population
84,905 → 82,797
down 2.5%
Renter share
46.3% → 45.4%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
10.9% → 10.8%
-0.1 pts
Median age
32.9 → 34.4
+1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $58,433 to $70,842 across the same window, up 21.2% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 84,905 residents to roughly 82,797.

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By apartment size

Cicero rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Cicero, IL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Cicero is $1,314/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,210/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,460/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,290/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,880/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($70,842/yr), Cicero ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cicero an affordable city for renters?

Cicero is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,314/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($70,842/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cicero falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Cicero?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,314/mo in Cicero. The local median household income is $70,842/yr, meaning the typical Cicero household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cicero?

Rent in Cicero has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Cicero rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Cicero is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #113 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,314/mo.

What percentage of Cicero residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.4% of Cicero households are renters, while 54.6% are owner-occupied. Cicero leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Cicero rent compare to the national average?

Cicero's median rent of $1,314/mo is $648 (33%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #113 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,314/mo, rent takes ~22% of Cicero's median household income ($70,842/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Cicero 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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