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Joliet, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Joliet, IL

Pricing Updated: 04/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Joliet, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Joliet Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Joliet$1,095$8453

Cheapest Available Joliet Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Joliet, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls in the Sunset Point neighborhood priced from $949. The Woodlands of Crest Hill in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,177. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Joliet apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
The Woodlands of Crest HillWhite OakStudio,1BA$1,177
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,269
Twin Oaks West Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,325
Springs At Weber RoadStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joliet area is the $1.92 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Lockport in the in the Cedar Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,649. The second greatest value Joliet apartment is the Two Bedroom, Luxury Package Model at Stone Falls starting at $1,259 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Sunset Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Joliet apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood LockportWillowood2BR,2BA$1.92
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
535 Pasadena Ave, Unit 1535 Pasadena Ave2BR,1BA$2.06
757 Jasper St, Unit 1W757 Jasper St2BR,1BA$1.33
256 Western Ave, Unit 1E256 Western Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Twin Oaks West Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
320 Illinois St, Unit 2S320 Illinois St1BR,1BA$1.21
26 N Broadway St, Unit 1S26 N Broadway St1BR,1BA$1.30
209 Hyde Park St, Unit 209209 Hyde Park St1BR,1BA$1.45
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Joliet

What type of rentals are currently available in Joliet?

There are currently 203 Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL with pricing that ranges from $845 to $5,230. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Joliet ranging from $1,200 to $4,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Joliet?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Joliet ranges from $1,200 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,764.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Joliet?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Joliet range from $1,610 to $3,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,749.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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