Blue Island Apartments for Rent

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Whistler Crossing

Whistler Crossing

Riverdale, Illinois, 60827

2 Bedrooms$670 - $900

3 Bedrooms$850 - $1,045

Riverside Village

Riverside Village

Chicago, Illinois, 60827

1 Bedroom$676

2 Bedrooms$728 - $832

3+ Bedrooms$988 - $1,170

8000 S Maryland Ave

8000 S Maryland Ave

Chicago, Illinois, 60619

Studio/1 Bedroom$550 - $610

2 Bedrooms$760 - $810

Menard Manor

Menard Manor

Oak Lawn, Illinois, 60453

1 Bedroom$725

2 Bedrooms$1,010

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Blue Island apartments are freely vacant in a number of differing parts of town; you will find a variety of options in assorted lovely areas around the city. Curious to learn more about Blue Island apartments or finding your new apartment in general? Be sure to visit our blog for more detailed tips - we're sure you'll find the perfect apartment rental!

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Blue Island Apartment Rental Market

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,0009.4%8.3% +1.1%
    $10,000 to $14,9996.3%5.5% +0.8%
    $15,000 to $19,9997.1%5.5% +1.6%
    $20,000 to $24,9997.8%5.8% +2.0%
    $25,000 to $29,9999.1%5.9% +3.2%
    $30,000 to $34,9998.0%6.0% +2.0%
    $35,000 to $39,9997.4%5.7% +1.7%
    $40,000 to $44,9996.1%5.6% +0.5%
    $45,000 to $49,9995.3%5.0% +0.3%
    $50,000 to $59,9999.8%9.4% +0.4%
    $60,000 to $74,9999.7%11.4% -1.7%
    $75,000 to $99,9998.6%11.6% -3.0%
    $100,000 to $124,9993.0%6.1% -3.1%
    $125,000 to $149,9991.1%2.9% -1.8%
    $150,000 to $199,9990.8%2.6% -1.8%
    $200,000 or more0.5%2.8% -2.3%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%6.2%7.1% -0.9%
    10.0% to 14.9%14.6%13.0% +1.6%
    15.0% to 19.9%16.5%15.2% +1.3%
    20.0% to 24.9%15.5%13.1% +2.4%
    25.0% to 29.9%9.0%10.1% -1.1%
    30.0% to 34.9%8.6%7.0% +1.6%
    35.0% to 39.9%3.4%4.8% -1.4%
    40.0% to 49.9%5.3%6.2% -0.9%
    50.0% or more17.0%17.3% -0.3%
    Not computed4.0%6.3% -2.3%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years10.2%12.2% -2.0%
    25 to 34 years30.7%29.1% +1.6%
    35 to 44 years26.0%21.9% +4.1%
    45 to 54 years16.3%14.5% +1.8%
    55 to 64 years7.2%8.2% -1.0%
    65 to 74 years5.0%6.3% -1.3%
    75 to 84 years3.4%5.4% -2.0%
    85 years and over1.2%2.4% -1.2%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes21.4%28.2% -6.8%
    30 to 44 minutes19.3%24.2% -4.9%
    45 to 59 minutes17.4%16.4% +1.0%
    60 or more minutes41.9%31.2% +10.7%

Source: 2000 Census

Find Paradise on Blue Island

If you are looking to live in a small town but don’t want to give up access to the big city, the little town of Blue Island, Illinois is the perfect place to plant your roots and find an apartment to rent. It’s only a 25 minute drive to Chicago, so you have easy access to the Windy City when you need it. Blue Island got its name from the endless prairie sea pioneers saw when they gazed out over the water at the speck of land situated on the end of a glacial moraine. Thousands of years ago, the moraine used to be an island way back when Lake Chicago covered the area at the end of the last ice age. Nowadays, Blue Island is a hub for Metra trains and is 34 miles from Midway Airport, which means it has acquired a little of the hustle and bustle of the modern day. Nevertheless, this 4.1 square mile city with a population of 22,556 as of 2010 is a great place to settle down and rent an apartment. Find out why directly from the locals on the LocalTalk page.

The Scoop on Blue Island Rentals

With such great access to all that Chicago has to offer, plus plenty city conveniences right in town, it's a wonder that Blue Island rental rates stay so competitive. The median household income was $47,872 as of 2010, which, considering the proximity to such a major metropolitan area, makes Blue Island a very reasonably priced place to live.  With prices like these, you are certain to have a lot of flexibility in choosing an apartment to rent that you'd be proud to call home.

Blue Island Local Offerings

If you rent an apartment in Blue Island, you won't find a shortage of things to do in this little town. There are plenty of ways to stay entertained, whether you're a sports fan, nature lover, or a history buff. Blue Island has a rich past of brickyards, railroading, and religion that could keep even the most thorough historian occupied for hours. Though its first congregation began in 1850, Blue Island currently has 24 active places of worship serving the community, with representation from a variety of denominations including Baptist, Episcopalian, Lutheran, and Methodist. Many of the churches have still intact historical architecture that can be admired as you walk through town, giving Blue Island the same timeless feel of many of the cities that birthed part of the history of the U.S.A.

Sporting Fun in Blue Island

If you're a golf fan, grab your favorite iron and tee up at Meadows Golf Club. The course features 6,549 yards of golf at par 71, and 18 holes that offer a challenge even to the seasoned golfer. With full practice facilities including a practice putting green and lighted driving range, you can get to work on that swing and be a regular Tiger Woods in no time. When it's time for a break from all that putting action, you can visit the snack shop to quell your appetite or knock back a cold one in the sports bar. If you can't tear yourself away from the green to eat, they offer a box lunch service to go with you in your golf cart.

Blue Island has more than just golf. The city is one of a sporting nature, and as such has plenty of sports offerings for the spectator or the athlete. The local amateur hockey team, The Blue Islanders, can be spotted on the ice at the Oak Lawn or Southwest Ice Arena. Part of the South Suburban Adult Hockey League, the team is made up of a roster of Blue Island affiliates who have lived, worked, played, and skated in the city in their past. The team formed when a sheet of ice froze over Blue Island's Hart Park tennis courts. An impromptu game ensued between old hockey buddies, and the rest is history.

Beautiful Blue Island Parks

Once you rent an apartment, you'll definitely want to check out the work of the Blue Island Park District, which manages 12 public parks and facilitates recreational programs for members of the community. If you enjoy peaceful walks in pristine natural settings, keep a lookout for the Calumet-Sag Trail, a multi-use path along 30 miles of Calumet-Sag Channel and Calumet River waterway, slated to be finished in 2014. The trail will eventually connect fourteen communities to regional trails, transit, preserves, and retail centers. If you rent an apartment in Blue Island, you'll have all that this city with a small-town feel has to share with its residents.

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  • Are there local sporting events in Blue Island?

    Although Blue Island is home to the Blue Island Area Sports Hall of Fame, the city itself doesn't offer much in the way of local sporting events. Nearby Chicago, however, does. Located just 30 minutes north of Blue Island, Chicago is home to various professional sports teams. These include two Major League Baseball teams: the Chicago Cubs of the National League, who play at Wrigley Field on the North Side, and the Chicago White Sox of the American League, who play at the U.S. Cellular Field on the South Side, as well as the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, who play at Soldier Field. In addition, the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League play at the United Center on the Near West Side.