
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL Under $2,500 (57 Rentals)


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Bays Tower Apartments

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Pheasant Run

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Parkview Estates

Larkin Village

Stone Falls

Pine Meadows Apartments

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254 E Jackson St, Unit 2nd Floor Front
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215 N Broadway St

508 S Des Plaines St

255 Wilcox St, Unit 306

212 Madison St, Unit 2F

222 Madison St, Unit 3E

253 Wilcox St, Unit 209

809 E Washington St

573 Dover St

305 Irving St

500 Peale St
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372 Timber Pointe Dr

1303 Dearborn St

1715 Houston Ave

560 Ruby St

340 Marble St

505 E Jackson St

3101 Heritage Dr

923 Jasper St

1512 N May St

Oneida West Manor
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Riverwest Apartments

Pine Ridge

Glenwood Apartments

1604 Richmond Street

River Walk Homes, LLC

Liberty Landing

Twin Oaks West Apartments

Historic Louis Joliet Apartments

Rock Run Residences

Timber Pointe North
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Sutton Place Apartments

The Bluffs

The Woodlands of Crest Hill

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Willow Run of Crest Hill

1353 Lakeview Ave

110 North Ave

618 Meadow Ave

237 S Oak Creek Ln

4905 Courtland Cir
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Joliet?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet Studio Apartments | $1,469 | $895 | $2,456 |
| Joliet 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $949 | $2,729 |
| Joliet 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $1,150 | $3,244 |
| Joliet 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $1,295 | $3,812 |
| Joliet 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,034 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Joliet, IL
Troy Craughwell School
Joliet West High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Joliet Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Joliet Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Joliet is $2,361.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Joliet Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Joliet is a 1,551 square feet unit starting from $2,260 at HighPoint Community Apartments.
What is the average size for Joliet 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Joliet is currently 1,086 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago
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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.