Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Joliet Neighborhood of Joliet, IL from $800 (17 Rentals)

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406 Buell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

406 Buell Ave

406 Buell AveJoliet, IL 60435

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404-406 Oneida St
3 Bedroom Apartments

404-406 Oneida St

404-406 Oneida StJoliet, IL 60435
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5 N Broadway St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 N Broadway St

5 N Broadway StJoliet, IL 60435
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255 S Center St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

255 S Center St

255 S Center StJoliet, IL 60436
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222-224 Ohio St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

222-224 Ohio St

222-224 Ohio StJoliet, IL 60432
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Relyea Bldg
2 Bedroom Apartments

Relyea Bldg

20 E Cass StJoliet, IL 60432

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Downtown Joliet, Joliet, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Joliet Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Joliet area of Joliet, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls priced from $949. The Woodlands of Crest Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,151. Here are the most affordable Downtown Joliet apartments for rent in Joliet, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,151
311 N Ottawa StStudio1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Joliet, IL

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Joliet area is the $1.38 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Luxury Package Model at Stone Falls in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Downtown Joliet apartment is the 256 Western Ave Model at 256 Western Ave, Unit 1E starting at $1,095 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Sunset Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Joliet apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
256 Western Ave, Unit 1E256 Western Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
The Woodlands of Crest HillWhite OakStudio ,1BA$3.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Joliet, Joliet, IL

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Joliet, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Joliet Neighborhood in Joliet, IL

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Joliet Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Joliet?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Joliet is Stone Falls which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Downtown Joliet costs $1,610.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Joliet?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Downtown Joliet that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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