Apartments For Rent in Blue Island, IL

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Apartments For Rent Near Blue Island, IL

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What Locals Say about Blue Island

Review Highlights

Blue Island buzz: historic, close-to-Chicago living with easy trains, parks, and year-round fun. People love the family feel, festivals, parks, dog walks, and quick Metra, CTA, and highway access. Downsides: loose dogs, spotty night safety, plumbing/flooding, train noise, few groceries.
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  • Essencenorelmcdonald98
    "Its quiet, within walking distance of the water. Plenty of stores and convenience to get to. Nice area and surrounded by parks "
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  • Aarika Smith
    "The public library has good programs for different age groups. Memorial Park has a lot of seasonal activities."
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  • Macarter7
    "No dog park nearby for dogs to feel welcome with the ability to interact with other dogs. Otherwise it would be a very likable neighborhood."
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  • Chanel Crume
    "halloween time is great. also christmas events. the public library hosts a lot of events for the children "
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  • Ecola J.
    "You are close by public transportation (Metra, Pace, CTA). You have access to major highways (294 & 1-57). "
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  • Ecola J.
    "Dog owners love living in your neighborhood. There is a public dog park in the community. There is plenty of space to walk the dog."
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  • Peacelovekassy18
    "Beautiful town. Has lots of carnivals and well rounded. Close to the expressways and not that far from Chicago. "
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  • Reginaanitaredd48
    "Festivals, parades, and youth sports. The neighbors work hard to maintain their landscape and lawns."
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  • Tiffany A.
    "This is a dog community. There is always someone walking their dog's in this neighborhood, and they seem to enjoy it. The dog owners also pick up after their dog's and tend to keep the dog safe as well as fellow neighbors safe from their dog. "
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  • God1st365
    "It’s peaceful and my children can go outside and enjoy themselves!!! I can walk my dog and the schools are good."
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  • Genevieve G.
    "there are lots of parades in blue island. most people have lived in the community for a while and their children have grown up here. everyone tries to keep their money within the community and there is an active Network on social media sites so everyone knows what's going on. kids go sledding at memorial Park there are lots of activities there including a huge pool. The local library has events for small children and teens including an awesome audio visual lab."
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  • Peacelovekassy18
    "We have Carnivals, specifically the st. Donates carnival famous for oysters. In addition our public library’s has many community events. We also have a cruise night in the summer which is a rally with vintage cars. "
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  • Mayra V.
    "Blue island has always made me feel safe. Very quiet, good for running early in the AM OR PM. You’ll feel very welcomed and comfortable living here. "
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  • Genna8
    "I’ve been here over 13 yrs. even though there are more children in the neighborhood. My building has good tenants. Very close."
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  • Mario R.
    "This is a great place to grow up the schools are also great the community are very close and always keeping an eye on their surroundings i highly recommend living here i been living in blue island since i was in 6 grade and all my family live in this area aswell"
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  • Jillian R.
    "People are always walking dogs in the neighborhood ... tho we don’t have a dog, my hubby carries treats in his work bag and spoils the local pups on his walk from the train station ... with their owners permission that is ."
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  • Danielle V.
    "Easy access to major expressways and major streets. Commute varies depending on time I leave but that’s standard regardless of area"
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  • Daysha R.
    "Its a dog friendly neighborhood so everyone has a dog. Most homes accepts dogs and also their is a dog park near."
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  • Bt02261989
    "I like this area because it is quite, it’s calm, there’s no problem in the neighborhood, and there’s police security "
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  • Bt02261989
    "This is a very good place for our families. Good schools. Very good stores areas and everything we need"
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  • Lovekids0412
    "Decent schools. Not a lot of riff raff. I feel safe with my kids walking to and from school. Decent parking, many parks, cta/metro very accessible. "
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  • alatrece@yahoo.com
    "people walk there dogs all the time in this neighborhood the area is quiet no riff raff perfect community for raising a family "
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  • Shakenya Smith
    "I’ve been living here since 2017. It’s very safe and I love the area. It’s close to Metra train for me to get to work and my babysitter is 2 blocks away."
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  • Carmen B.
    " Blue Island is a family oriented community with lots of activities for families with young children "
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  • Trulia User
    "Town events are well organized. There seems to be a friendly interaction with neighbors and authority. "
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  • Rebecca N.
    "There are community events all year round at the Park District up the street, including a skating rink in the winter, festivals and music and events all summer long, and BBQ on the Hill in the Autumn."
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  • nenem
    "Great area to live in plenty of activities and things to do for the kids. The school system is awesome "
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  • Elle
    "Blue Island has access to the Metra train. The commute to downtown takes about 20-45 mins via train."
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  • Tere9815 j.
    "People cant really walk their dogs on some parts of the city because there are lots of dogs wondering around sometimes. "
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  • Jagu964793
    "We have car shows every Mon. in summer....and other things to do.. in park festivals ,carnivals, fall winter and spring. people are friendly "
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  • Lilian
    "Many families, many parks with good sports programs, quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Have not seen any gang activity. "
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  • Amberrjessup
    "A lot of blue Island has a huge plumbing issue that creates even more problems. Blue Island is built off of another town. You’ll see how roadways intertwine and insect with one another. Makes learning where you stay at super difficult. Lots of trains. Blue Island is okay. "
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  • Nicholas F.
    "My neighborhood has good access to public transportation, there is a good amount of diversity, and plenty of local businesses to choose from. It's cute, its quaint, it's not a bad place to call home. "
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  • Jermaine C.
    "Is the neighborhood good and a safe place for their family. That the people there are nice and friendly "
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  • Conkeisha73
    "I lived in the neighborhood for 4 year, I love the quietness of the neighborhood. This is a very diverse group of people"
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  • Mayra V.
    "It’s historic. Lived here my whole live and actually planning on buying my first home here. Love the schools. "
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  • Chatmanjulian
    "It's a quiet neighborhood there is hardly crimes committed in our neighborhood everything's nearby restaurants groceries stores and the library that's make my neighborhood unique to me"
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Average Rent Trends in Blue Island, IL

Rent in Blue Island, IL varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Sep 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$1,295
Jul 2025$1,200
Aug 2025$1,275
Sep 2025$1,450
Oct 2025$1,350
Nov 2025$1,365
Dec 2025$1,298
Jan 2026$1,200
Feb 2026$1,265
Mar 2026$1,300
Apr 2026$1,300
May 2026$1,350
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,195$1,395$1,900$2,500$1,350
Townhomes——$2,200—$2,200
Apartments and Condos$1,200$1,395$1,900—$1,350
Houses—$1,550$2,100$2,500$2,100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Blue Island, IL

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Blue Island, IL?
    The average rent of an apartment in Blue Island, IL is $1,186 per month. This is about 39% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Blue Island, IL?
    The average rent of a house in Blue Island, IL is $2,100 per month. This is about 9% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Blue Island, IL?
    The average rent of a townhome in Blue Island, IL is $2,200 per month. This is about 14% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Blue Island, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Blue Island, IL was lowest in Jul 2025 when it was $1,200 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Blue Island, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Blue Island, IL was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $1,450 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Blue Island, IL?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Blue Island, IL is $1,195 per month. That is about $410 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Blue Island, IL?
    There are 35 available rental listings in Blue Island, IL.
  • What are some zip codes in Blue Island, IL?
    Blue Island, IL includes zip codes such as: 60406.
  • What are some cities near Blue Island, IL?
    Some nearby cities include: Calumet Park, Robbins, Merrionette Park, Dixmoor, Posen. These cities may have more rental options to explore.