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Blue Island, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Blue Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Blue Island, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at 14021 S Tracy Ave in the College District neighborhood priced from $1,125. 14600 Pulaski Rd. in the Country Aire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blue Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14021 S Tracy Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,125
14600 Pulaski Rd.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
Midpointe1 Bed 1 Bath 750 SF1BR,1BA$1,416
Orchard Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,430
Woodland Courts2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated2BR,1BA$1,580

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blue Island, IL

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blue Island area is the $0.81 price per square foot 13831 S Illinois St Model at 13831 S Illinois St, Unit 2 in the in the College District neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Blue Island apartment is the 10454 S Claremont Ave Model at 10454 S Claremont Ave, Unit REMARKABLE BEVERLY 3 BED starting at $3,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Beverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blue Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13831 S Illinois St, Unit 213831 S Illinois St2BR,1BA$0.81
10454 S Claremont Ave, Unit REMARKABLE BEVERLY 3 BED10454 S Claremont Ave3BR,2BA$2.00
13825 S Illinois St, Unit 113825 S Illinois St1BR,1BA$1.00
2346 122nd St, Unit Two West2346 122nd St1BR,1BA$0.75
12517 Elm St, Unit 212517 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.36
Woodland Courts2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.76
11143 S Christiana Ave, Unit #211143 S Christiana Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
14021 S Tracy Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.49
Orchard Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.91
Midpointe1 Bed 1 Bath 750 SF1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Blue Island?

There are currently 447 Apartments for Rent in Blue Island, IL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,200. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Blue Island ranging from $1,000 to $4,455.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Blue Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Blue Island ranges from $1,000 to $4,455 with an average monthly rent of $2,315.

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