Apartments For Rent in Dolton, IL

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Apartments For Rent Near Dolton, IL

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What Locals Say about Dolton

Review Highlights

Dolton delivers easy commutes, modest living, and dog-friendly parks near Chicago. People like simple commutes, quiet blocks, parks and summer events, and dog-friendly vibes. They dislike rising crime, vacant properties, uneven schools, few sidewalks, and scarce dining.
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  • Mose chess
    "Very nice place to live and raise children clean no little crime all in all it’s a good place to live"
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  • Mose chess
    "Don’t really know, just not a lot of information about the area yet,seen like a okay area to raise kids and family and far as I can tell "
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  • Kamarabrown00
    "They have a lot of back to school events that’s about it and that everything is close to each other "
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  • Chitarra Laster
    "I live here for five years. People are somewhat friendly everybody keep to themselves. You only hear shootings like far away, Calumet city or Harvey."
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  • Htjszr7wn7
    "Limited walkway. It’s cool. I like it. My dogs like ot. People don’t really pick up after their doggies like they shouod"
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  • Erica Goodman
    "I hear gunshots often at night. There are a lot of abandoned homes and businesses in Dolton which have been abandoned for YEARS which is unsafe. "
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  • Noel Owens
    "There are none in the winter. During the summer there are numerous events that are family friendly (concerts, skating, local park) "
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  • Trulia User
    "Terrible and need more affordable housing for mother and children that are homeless or new moms. They need more apartments and cheap houses "
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  • Tina S.
    "Safe area, schools are ok. Blocks are quiet.. decent place to raise a family, even if your a single parent as well. Slots of things for kids to do in the summertime"
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  • Nicole W.
    "The commute is fine. You could get downtown out further north using either I57 or Dan Ryan. Both are equidistant from my location off of Sibley in Dolton. I do not feel too unsafe at night driving even though there have been a lot of shootings around here lately."
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  • Lashunda C.
    "Nothing at all. I’m not sue because I don’t own a pet but their are no doggy parks. Soo truly I can’t give this opinion"
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  • Hunter G.
    "There are a lot of fights amongst students. Pick elsewhere if possible.There are better education systems in other suburbs. "
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  • Tiffany V.
    "fine, can catch a bus and train with no problem to and from downtown, transportation is usually on time for the most part, Lyft and uber are easy to catch with no trouble or major delays"
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  • Concerned grandparent
    "There are some undesirables living within the community. Make sure you enroll your children in after school activities and summer programs"
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  • Rare.air1984
    "it's , just an okay kind of neighborhood. (not the best , not the worst)Middle of the road kind of neighborhood "
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  • Nicole W.
    "I would not raise my son here ideally. I have him in private school because I do not trust the public school system in Dolton or the people around here attending the school."
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  • Chris R.
    "Dog owners would like that there are plenty parks to walk your dogs and also let them play or run around"
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  • Nicole W.
    "Getting dangerous and I’m ready to go honestly. I would not recommend this area to anyone who wants to live normally and carefree."
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  • T Queen
    "there are a lot of dog owners in the neighborhood. you see people walking their dogs and the occasional stray"
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  • Jelisa_jones
    "Nothing, it’s terrible and unsafe! I wished I never moved over here! I recommend anyone with children don’t mover to this area "
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  • Courtney P.
    "I do not know why they would or would not like the neighborhood besides it’s a lot of parks around for dogs to go to"
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  • Shay
    "Dolton owners never have their dog on a leash..........................................................."
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  • Tanay W.
    "My neighborhood is pretty quiet and a block away from a school most of the people on the block lives here 20 plus years "
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  • Tdavis146
    "l have lived for four years, it very quiet here , l live in a condo, people looks out for safety for everyone here and their are very kind people "
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  • Minya F.
    "I always see citizens walking their dogs ... Most people around have dogs so it’s a dog friendly neighborhood "
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  • Teco82
    "Neighborhood is decent but still need to stay aware of surroundings and people due to rising crime rates. "
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  • Shevelle R.
    "Easy sometimes short and not much traffic I can ride my bicycle or drive it’s really safe and easy bus stops are close by "
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  • Shevelle R.
    "Nice clean and quiet .... kid friendly neighbors respects your privacy...... never any shooting or young people hanging out all night "
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  • Katherine
    "This blocked has turned really bad since 2016. It use to be a very quite block until new neighbors move there kids friends in. There has been endless home invasion and armed robberies. Please be careful."
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  • Tee
    "Nothing its absolutely nothing neighborberly here to do!! you'll be lucky if a neighbor even speak to you here they are very rude!!!"
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  • resident
    "I drive to work , it’s not a problem takes me 30 minutes on the Bishop. If traffic accumulates I take Doty Road, straight shot. "
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  • Tee L
    "I've lived here for 1 yr the few ppl I see I speak and they speak back... But I barely see any neighbors besides my next door neighbor to my left..it's fairly quite"
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  • Britishmontota
    "I have a car, so it’s not hard to commute, there’s also stores that’s walking distant around. I know there is buses, however I don’t see them often. Things are easy to get to if need be, and if you have children. They schools in the district DO allow bus services. "
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  • RONALD
    "Its a great place to live and raise your kids close enough to stores beauty shop barber shops neighbors look out for each other "
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  • Nimat C.
    "it's loud sometimes. No one really keeps their yard up. Too many houses vacant around here. Lots of neighborhood fast food joints but not enough dine-in restaurants."
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Average Rent Trends in Dolton, IL

Rent in Dolton, IL varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in Apr 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Feb 2025.
MonthAverage rent
May 2025$2,334
Jun 2025$2,000
Jul 2025$2,200
Aug 2025$2,200
Sep 2025$2,200
Oct 2025$2,300
Nov 2025$2,200
Dec 2025$2,200
Jan 2026$2,200
Feb 2026$2,100
Mar 2026$2,100
Apr 2026$2,215
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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.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,640$1,650$2,395$2,700$2,300
Apartments and Condos$1,680$1,800$2,200$2,300$1,850
Houses——$2,420$2,700$2,450
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Dolton, IL

  • What is the average rent in Dolton, IL?
    The average rent in Dolton, IL is $2,100. Rent prices range from $700 to as much as $4,900, depending on the type of rental.
  • How does the rent in Dolton, IL compare to the national average?
    Average rent in Dolton, IL is about 10% higher than the national average rent of $1,910. That means it is more expensive to rent in Dolton compared to the U.S. average.
  • What is the average rent in Dolton, IL, by number of bedrooms?
    The average rent in Dolton, IL is $ for a studio, $1,250 for a 1 bedroom, $1,693 for a 2 bedroom, $2,390 for a 3 bedroom, and $2,700 for a 4 bedroom.
  • How have rent prices in Dolton, IL changed compared to last year?
    In the past year, the average rent price in Dolton, IL has decreased by $200. That means the average rent is 10% lower than last year.
  • How many available rental listings are in Dolton, IL?
    There are 30 available rental listings in Dolton, IL.
  • What are some zip codes in Dolton, IL?
    Dolton, IL includes zip codes such as: 60419.
  • What are some cities near Dolton, IL?
    Some nearby cities include: Phoenix, South Holland, Riverdale, Burnham, Calumet City. These cities may have more rental options to explore.