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905 Summit St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

905 Summit St, Unit 2

905 Summit StJoliet, IL 60435
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property at 107 Arizona Ave
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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107 Arizona Ave, Unit 1S

107 Arizona Ave
JolietIL60433
property at 309 Herkimer St
$1,125

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Base Rent$1,125

Total Monthly Price$1,125
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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309 Herkimer St, Unit 3R

309 Herkimer St
JolietIL60432

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property at 257 Wilcox St
$1,200
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257 Wilcox St, Unit 307

257 Wilcox St
JolietIL60435
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property at 125 Twin Oaks Dr
$1,200
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125 Twin Oaks Dr, Unit 319

125 Twin Oaks Dr
JolietIL60431
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property at 112 Nicholson St
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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112 Nicholson St, Unit 3

112 Nicholson St
JolietIL60435

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property at 255 Wilcox St
$1,370
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255 Wilcox St, Unit 306

255 Wilcox St
JolietIL60435
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property at 222 Madison St
$1,370

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Base Rent$1,370

Total Monthly Price$1,370
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222 Madison St, Unit 3E

222 Madison St
JolietIL60435
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property at 212 Madison St
$1,370

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Base Rent$1,370

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212 Madison St, Unit 2F

212 Madison St
JolietIL60435
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property at 253 Wilcox St
$1,370

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253 Wilcox St, Unit 209

253 Wilcox St
JolietIL60435
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property at 8 Girard Blvd
$1,445

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Base Rent$1,445

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8 Girard Blvd

JolietIL60433
property at 411 Peale St
$1,445

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Base Rent$1,445

Total Monthly Price$1,445
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411 Peale St

JolietIL60433

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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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521 KW JTP
1 Bedroom Apartments

521 KW JTP

521 Kungs WayJoliet, IL 60435
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420-418 Nicholson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420-418 Nicholson

418 Nicholson StJoliet, IL 60435
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Liberty Landing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Landing

1300 Milkweed DrJoliet, IL 60432
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620 KW JTRP
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

620 KW JTRP

620 Kungs WayJoliet, IL 60435

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Joliet, IL

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Joliet, IL area range in price from $850 to $2,150 with an overall median price of $1,369. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Joliet Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Forest Park$1,300$8507
Downtown Joliet$1,379$85046

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. 406 West Buell Avenue in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. 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
406 West Buell Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,175
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR, 1BA$1,250
The Woodlands of Crest HillStudio RenovatedStudio, 1BA$1,279
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,359
420-418 Nicholson2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,375
1228 Town Crest Dr2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joliet, IL

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Joliet area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Bellarmine Estates in Joliet in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Joliet apartment is the 719 Taylor St Model at 719 Taylor St, Unit 719 Taylor St. in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood starting at $2,150 with a $1.43 price per square foot. 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.
Bellarmine Estates in Joliet3BR/1.5BA3BR, 1.5BA$0.83
719 Taylor St, Unit 719 Taylor St.719 Taylor St3BR, 1BA$1.43
Parkview Estates2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.75
1120 E Jackson St, Unit #21120 E Jackson St2BR, 1BA$1.50
Pheasant Run Apartmentssc3s1.53BR, 1.5BA$1.83
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR, 1BA$1.38
420-418 Nicholson2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.53
1228 Town Crest Dr2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.78
835 N Broadway St, Unit #2835 N Broadway St3BR, 1BA$1.50
406 West Buell Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1.81

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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 406 West Buell Avenue listed at $1,175.

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 420 Bethel Dr 3DDI and starts from $1,675.

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