
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Joy, IL from $400 (24 Rentals)
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Harrison Lofts

Carriage Hill Apartments

510 Wapello St S

Eagles Crest Apartments

Pine Ridge
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The Vue at 7th Apartments

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Sherwood Forest Apartments

Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

Federal Point

Walcott Manor Apartments

1319 17th St
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1218 Cedar St

607 NE 3rd Ave

105 SE 13th St

1604 30th St

509 SE 4th St

1720 18th Ave

605 W 3rd St
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Joy, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Joy?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Joy Studio Apartments | $924 | $583 | $1,475 |
Joy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $492 | $1,810 |
Joy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $641 | $2,875 |
Joy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $858 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Joy Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Joy, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ in the Meadow Lane Add neighborhood priced from $492. Harrison Lofts in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $583. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Joy apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $492 |
Harrison Lofts | Studio - 40% | Studio,1BA | $583 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
510 Wapello St S | Unit 38 | 2BR,1BA | $641 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joy, IL and Nearby
As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joy area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Joy apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Haven at Parkway starting at $1,275 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Rock Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Joy apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Davenport Bank Apartments | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Haven at Parkway | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Gordon-Van Tine Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
The Vue at 7th Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
510 Wapello St S | Unit 38 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Getting Around Joy, IL
Walk Score®
16 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
28 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Joy Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Joy?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Joy is at Harrison Lofts listed at $583.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Joy Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Joy Apartment is $492 at Colorado Senior Lofts 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Joy Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Joy is starting from $641 at 510 Wapello St S.
What is the most affordable Joy Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Joy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 510 Wapello St S and starts from $858.
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