Cheap Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL from $800 (27 Rentals)

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Riverwest Apartments
1 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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Marycrest Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marycrest Village

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

Oneida West Manor

2216-2230 Oneida StJoliet, IL 60435
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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
2 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
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: 07/24/2025

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$1,610$85021
Forest Park$1,995$1,0958

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 $1,189. 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 HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,189
311 N Ottawa StStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1,509
HighPoint Community ApartmentsOak 21BR,1BA$1,584
Springs At Weber RoadStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,604

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joliet area is the $2.00 price per square foot 309 May St Model at 309 May St, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Maple Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Joliet apartment is the 534 E 17th St Model at 534 E 17th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,875 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Maple Hill 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.
309 May St, Unit 1st Floor309 May St3BR,1BA$2.00
534 E 17th St, Unit 1534 E 17th St2BR,1BA$1.70
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
107 Arizona Ave, Unit 2S107 Arizona Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
112 Nicholson St, Unit 3112 Nicholson St3BR,1BA$1.46
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.30
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den1BR,1.5BA$1.85
HighPoint Community ApartmentsOak 21BR,1BA$2.26
309 Herkimer St, Unit 2R309 Herkimer St1BR,1BA$1.83
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$1.99

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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 $1,802.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Joliet?

Cheap apartments in Joliet have an average cost of $498 which is $1,304 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Joliet.

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