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


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Downtown Joliet, Joliet, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Joliet?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Joliet Studio Apartments | $2,041 | $850 | $4,560 |
Downtown Joliet 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $949 | $3,775 |
Downtown Joliet 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $1,075 | $4,857 |
Downtown Joliet 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $1,610 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Joliet Neighborhood of Joliet, IL.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
311 N Ottawa St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Cypress | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
256 Western Ave, Unit 1E | 256 Western Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
501 N Center St, Unit 2 | 501 N Center St | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
The Woodlands of Crest Hill | White Oak | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Joliet, Joliet, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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