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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Joliet, IL

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025

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$1,610$85023

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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,227. 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 HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,227
311 N Ottawa StStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,269
HighPoint Community ApartmentsOak 11BR,1BA$1,530

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joliet area is the $2.33 price per square foot 2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage Model at Springs At Weber Road in the in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood starting from $2,471. 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.
Springs At Weber Road2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage2BR,2BA$2.33
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
The Bluffs1E1BR,1BA$2.13
256 Western Ave, Unit 1E256 Western Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.30
501 N Center St, Unit 2501 N Center St2BR,1BA$1.49
HighPoint Community ApartmentsMaple 11BR,1BA$2.42
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
The Woodlands of Crest HillWhite OakStudio ,1BA$3.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Joliet

What type of rentals are currently available in Joliet?

There are currently 207 Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,917. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Joliet ranging from $1,250 to $3,700.

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 $1,250 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,091.

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 $3,483, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,745 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,649.

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