Cheap Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL from $700 (26 Rentals)

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Marycrest Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marycrest Village

2115 Marmion AveJoliet, IL 60436
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Oneida West Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oneida West Manor

2216-2230 Oneida StJoliet, IL 60435
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Riverwest Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwest Apartments

337-339 N Center StJoliet, IL 60435
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Pine Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

1112 Parkwood DrJoliet, IL 60432
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Senior Suites of Joliet
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Suites of Joliet

215 N Ottawa StJoliet, IL 60432
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Glenwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Apartments

2213-2241 Glenwood AveJoliet, IL 60435
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Liberty Landing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Landing

1300 Milkweed DrJoliet, IL 60432
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1604 Richmond Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

1604 Richmond Street

1604 Richmond CorJoliet, IL 60435
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710 Moen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

710 Moen Ave

710 Moen AveRockdale, IL 60436
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120 Marion
2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Marion

120 Marion StManhattan, IL 60442
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200 Morgan Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Morgan Court

200 Morgan CtManhattan, IL 60442
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210 Morgan
2 Bedroom Apartments

210 Morgan

210 Morgan CtManhattan, IL 60442

Joliet, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Joliet, IL

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

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$1,622$75023
Forest Park$2,406$1,1256

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 $1,208. 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$1,208
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
HighPoint Community ApartmentsOak 11BR,1BA$1,510
Springs At Weber RoadStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,661
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joliet area is the $1.36 price per square foot 209 N Hickory St Model at 209 N Hickory St, Unit 2 in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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.
209 N Hickory St, Unit 2209 N Hickory St2BR,1BA$1.36
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
107 Arizona Ave, Unit 2S107 Arizona Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.30
HighPoint Community ApartmentsYellowstone1BR,1BA$2.55
The BluffsAStudio ,1BA$2.88
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$2.02
411 Krakar Ave, Unit 2E411 Krakar Ave1BR,1BA$2.05
Springs At Weber RoadStudio Grand OverlookStudio ,1BA$3.16

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Joliet Overview

The fourth largest city in the great state of Illinois, Joliet is located a mere forty miles from the epicenter of Chicago and provides an ideal lifestyle for those yearning to combine high-class amenities with a scenic rural landscape.

Why live in Joliet, IL?

Home to an ever-growing economic base focused upon the health care industry and the thriving casino influx, Joliet is an ideal place for both work and play. Close enough to the Chicago lights without sacrificing the quaint Illinois charm that draws so many to the rest of the state, this is one charming destination that is sure to hit the mark on many levels.

Joliet, IL
Population: 148,099

Ranked #177

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Joliet, IL

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Joliet Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Joliet?

The cheapest apartment in Joliet is Stone Falls which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Joliet costs $2,014.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Joliet?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Joliet that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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