Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Joliet Neighborhood of Joliet, IL from $300 (19 Rentals)

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406 Buell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

406 Buell Ave

406 Buell AveJoliet, IL 60435

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5 N Broadway St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 N Broadway St

5 N Broadway StJoliet, IL 60435
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255 S Center St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

255 S Center St

255 S Center StJoliet, IL 60436
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216-220 Cass St
Studio Apartments

216-220 Cass St

216-220 Cass StJoliet, IL 60432
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301 South Ottawa
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

301 South Ottawa

301 S Ottawa StJoliet, IL 60436
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Relyea Bldg
2 Bedroom Apartments

Relyea Bldg

20 E Cass StJoliet, IL 60432

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408 Western Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

408 Western Ave

408 Western AveJoliet, IL 60435
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222-224 Ohio St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

222-224 Ohio St

222-224 Ohio StJoliet, IL 60432
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113 N Center St
1 Bedroom Apartments

113 N Center St

113 N Center StJoliet, IL 60435
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404-406 Oneida St
3 Bedroom Apartments

404-406 Oneida St

404-406 Oneida StJoliet, IL 60435
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Water's Edge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Water's Edge

367 S Desplaines StJoliet, IL 60436
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Cheapest Available Downtown Joliet Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Joliet area of Joliet, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls priced from $949. Bays Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Joliet apartments for rent in Joliet, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress 41BR,1BA$1,309

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Joliet, IL

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Joliet area is the $0.91 price per square foot 511 W Jefferson St Model at 511 W Jefferson St, Unit 3 in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Downtown Joliet apartment is the 119 Arizona Ave Model at 119 Arizona Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,095 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Sunset Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Joliet apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
511 W Jefferson St, Unit 3511 W Jefferson St3BR,1BA$0.91
119 Arizona Ave, Unit 1119 Arizona Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress 21BR,1BA$2.22
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$3.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Joliet Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Joliet?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Joliet is Stone Falls which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Downtown Joliet costs $1,639.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 3 regular apartments in Downtown Joliet that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.