Cheap Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL from $300 (57 Rentals)

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property at 411 Krakar Ave

$995

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411 Krakar Ave, Unit 2W

411 Krakar Ave
JolietIL60432
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835 N Broadway St, Unit 2
$1,225
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835 N Broadway St, Unit 2

835 N Broadway StJoliet, IL 60435
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property at 757 Jasper St

$1,245

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$1,245

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757 Jasper St, Unit 2E

757 Jasper St
JolietIL60436

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property at 212 Madison St

$1,340

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$1,340

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212 Madison St, Unit 2F

212 Madison St
JolietIL60435
property at 253 Wilcox St

$1,340

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$1,340

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253 Wilcox St, Unit 209

253 Wilcox St
JolietIL60435
property at 222 Madison St

$1,340

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$1,340

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222 Madison St, Unit 3E

222 Madison St
JolietIL60435

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property at 609 Ida St

$1,595

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$1,595

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609 Ida St

JolietIL60436
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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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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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Glenwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Apartments

2213-2241 Glenwood AveJoliet, IL 60435
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1604 Richmond Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

1604 Richmond Street

1604 Richmond CorJoliet, IL 60435
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property at 109 N Center St

$1,399

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109 N Center St, Unit G

109 N Center St
JolietIL60435
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Liberty Landing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Landing

1300 Milkweed DrJoliet, IL 60432
property at 224 E Cass St

$1,650 - $2,100

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224 E Cass St

JolietIL60432

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property at 1353 Lakeview Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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1353 Lakeview Ave

RockdaleIL60436
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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
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531 Pasadena
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

531 Pasadena

531 Pasadena AveCrest Hill, IL 60403

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Joliet, IL

Pricing Updated: 06/20/2026

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$1,669$89535
Forest Park$2,572$1,1956

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 Studio apartment currently listed from $1,189. 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 HillStudio CStudio,1BA$1,189
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Pheasant Run Apartmentssc2s2BR,1BA$1,285
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
Reserve at RomeovilleMeadowStudio,1BA$1,694

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Joliet area is the $2.21 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Lockport in the in the Maple Hill neighborhood starting from $3,049. The second greatest value Joliet apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Timber Oaks starting at $2,154 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Breckenridge Cameo 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.
Redwood LockportWillowood2BR,2BA$2.21
Timber Oaks2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.86
1335 Rock Run Dr2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.46
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
1002 Shagbark Rd, Unit 2c1002 Shagbark Rd2BR,1BA$1.83
801 N Bluff St, Unit 801 Bluff #2801 N Bluff St2BR,1BA$1.35
Pheasant Run Apartmentssc2s2BR,1BA$1.49
835 N Broadway St, Unit 2835 N Broadway St3BR,1BA$1.50
1002 Belleview Ave, Unit #11002 Belleview Ave2BR,1BA$2.03
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Joliet Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Joliet?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Joliet is at The Woodlands of Crest Hill listed at $1,189.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Joliet Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Joliet Apartment is $949 at Stone Falls.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Joliet Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Joliet is starting from $1,219 at Stone Falls.

What is the most affordable Joliet Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Joliet Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve at Romeoville and starts from $2,469.

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