Cheap Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL from $300 (58 Rentals)

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835 N Broadway St, Unit 2
$1,225
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$1,225

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835 N Broadway St, Unit 2

835 N Broadway StJoliet, IL 60435
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property at 2609 Dougall Rd

$1,250 - $1,985

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$1,250 - $1,985

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$1,250 - $1,985

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 13

2609 Dougall Rd

JolietIL60433
property at 222 Madison St

$1,340

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$1,340

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$1,340

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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222 Madison St, Unit 3E

222 Madison St
JolietIL60435
property at 212 Madison St

$1,340

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$1,340

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$1,340

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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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$1,340

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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253 Wilcox St, Unit 209

253 Wilcox St
JolietIL60435
property at 8 Girard Blvd

$1,445

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$1,445

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$1,445

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 Girard Blvd

JolietIL60433

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property at 208 N Hickory St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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208 N Hickory St

JolietIL60435
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Senior Suites of Joliet
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Suites of Joliet

215 N Ottawa StJoliet, IL 60432
Senior Living
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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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Liberty Landing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Landing

1300 Milkweed DrJoliet, IL 60432
property at 616 Vine St

$1,795

3 Bedroom Rentals

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616 Vine St

JolietIL60435

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property at 1353 Lakeview Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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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: 08/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Joliet, IL area range in price from $895 to $2,195 with an overall median price of $1,444. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Joliet Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Forest Park$1,350$1,2254
Downtown Joliet$1,464$89519

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. Bays Tower Apartments in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. 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
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
The Woodlands of Crest HillStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,289
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
HighPoint Community ApartmentsOak 11BR,1BA$1,518
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress 11BR,1BA$1,920
The View at Rock Run CollectionA41BR,1BA$1,981
The BluffsB42BR,2BA$2,636

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Joliet area is the $2.20 price per square foot B5G Model at The Bluffs in the in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood starting from $2,796. 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.
The BluffsB5G2BR,2BA$2.20
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
835 N Broadway St, Unit 2835 N Broadway St3BR,1BA$1.50
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress 21BR,1BA$2.44
The View at Rock Run CollectionA51BR,1BA$2.63
1002 Belleview Ave, Unit #11002 Belleview Ave2BR,1BA$1.87
HighPoint Community ApartmentsMaple 11BR,1BA$2.64
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$3.25
The Woodlands of Crest HillStudio RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.45

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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

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 The Bluffs and starts from $3,043.

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