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1319 17th St

607 NE 3rd Ave

807 NW 6th St

105 SE 13th St

1604 30th St

407-407 SW 8th St

509 SE 4th St

605 W 3rd St

1701 25th St
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211 W 7th St

803 5th Ave

2201 W 2nd St

508 Lorenz St
Joy, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Joy?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Joy 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $997 | $700 | $1,550 |
Joy 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,359 | $850 | $1,950 |
Joy 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,315 | $1,250 | $1,395 |
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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 RIVERWALK LOFTS in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $620. Eagles Crest Apartments in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $685. 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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RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
Pine Ridge | s-mulber | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
LaFayette Square | The Vega | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joy, IL and Nearby
As of April 25, 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 The Fairlane Model at LaFayette Square starting at $1,195 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park 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 |
LaFayette Square | The Fairlane | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
The Vue at 7th Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Timber Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Joy
What type of rentals are currently available in Joy?
There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Joy, IL with pricing that ranges from $627 to $2,875. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Joy ranging from $550 to $1,950.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Joy?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Joy ranges from $550 to $1,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,090.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Joy?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Joy range from $975 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $1,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.
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