Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Joliet Neighborhood of Joliet, IL from $800 (12 Rentals)

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Riverwest Apartments
Studio 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. The Woodlands of Crest Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,161. 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
The Woodlands of Crest HillWhite OakStudio,1BA$1,161
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Joliet, IL

As of December 04, 2025 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 10 5th Ave Model at 10 5th Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,195 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
10 5th Ave, Unit 110 5th Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
207 Bridge St, Unit 2207 Bridge St2BR,1BA$1.33
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
416 Bridge St, Unit 1416 Bridge St2BR,1BA$1.34
108 Nicholson St, Unit 1108 Nicholson St2BR,1BA$1.53
811 N Center St, Unit 1811 N Center St1BR,1BA$1.51
The Woodlands of Crest HillCypress1BR,1BA$2.13
Bays Tower ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$3.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Joliet, Joliet, IL

Ranked #43

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,452.

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

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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