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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kankakee County, IL

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kankakee County area is the $1.40 price per square foot 375 Lynn Dr Model at 375 Lynn Dr, Unit 3 in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Kankakee County apartment is the 221 S Cannon Ave Model at 221 S Cannon Ave, Unit 1S starting at $880 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Northfield Square Mall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kankakee County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
375 Lynn Dr, Unit 3375 Lynn Dr2BR,1BA$1.40
221 S Cannon Ave, Unit 1S221 S Cannon Ave1BR,1BA$1.04
1720 W Merchant St, Unit A1720 W Merchant St1BR,1BA$1.23
171 N West Ave, Unit 171-1171 N West Ave2BR,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Kankakee County

What type of rentals are currently available in Kankakee County?

There are currently 173 Apartments for Rent in Kankakee County, IL with pricing that ranges from $700 to $1,300. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kankakee County ranging from $500 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kankakee County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kankakee County ranges from $500 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,627.

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