Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Joliet Neighborhood of Joliet, IL from $800 (9 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Joliet area of Joliet.

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Riverwest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwest Apartments

337-339 N Center 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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Downtown Joliet, Joliet, IL Local Guide

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. 311 N Ottawa St 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
311 N Ottawa StStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Joliet, IL

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Joliet area is the $1.38 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Luxury Package Model at Stone Falls in the in the Sunset Point neighborhood starting from $1,259. The second greatest value Downtown Joliet apartment is the 256 Western Ave Model at 256 Western Ave, Unit 1E starting at $1,095 with a $1.29 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.
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
256 Western Ave, Unit 1E256 Western Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
501 N Center St, Unit 2501 N Center St2BR,1BA$1.49
The Woodlands of Crest HillWhite OakStudio ,1BA$3.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Joliet, Joliet, IL

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Joliet, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Joliet Neighborhood in Joliet, IL

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Joliet Apartments

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

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

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

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

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