
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Lawns Neighborhood of Joliet, IL from $300 (41 Rentals)
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Stone Falls

Larkin Village

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835 N Broadway St, Unit 1, Unit 1

209 Hyde Park St, Unit 209, Unit 209

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213 N Hickory St, Unit BS, Unit BS

26 N Broadway St, Unit 1S, Unit 1S

226 N Broadway St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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215 N Broadway St

257 Wilcox St, Unit 307, Unit 307

757 Jasper St, Unit 3E, Unit 3E

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511 W Jefferson St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Bays Tower Apartments

340 Marble St

123 N Hickory St

The Birches Apartments
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1104 Elizabeth St, Unit Unit #1, Unit Unit #1

1104 Elizabeth St, Unit #1

463 S Ottawa St

222 Madison St, Unit 3E, Unit 3E

253 Wilcox St, Unit 209, Unit 209

255 Wilcox St, Unit 306, Unit 306

212 Madison St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

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254 E Jackson St, Unit 2nd Floor Front, Unit 2nd Floor Front
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2224 Oneida St

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Marycrest Village

Oneida West Manor

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River Walk Homes, LLC

Glenwood Apartments
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1604 Richmond Street

111 N Center St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

509 Kungs Way

218 Madison St

The Woodlands of Crest Hill

Sutton Place Apartments

Willow Run of Crest Hill

2303 Sweetbriar Ave
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531 Pasadena
Emerald Lawns, Joliet, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Lawns?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Lawns Studio Apartments | $1,422 | $895 | $1,825 |
| Emerald Lawns 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $949 | $2,279 |
| Emerald Lawns 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,045 | $2,965 |
| Emerald Lawns 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $1,225 | $2,350 |
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Cheapest Available Emerald Lawns Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerald Lawns area of Chicago, 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 $1,199. Here are the most affordable Emerald Lawns apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| 531 Pasadena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The View at Rock Run Collection | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,684 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Lawns, IL
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Lawns area is the $0.86 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 $1,225. The second greatest value Emerald Lawns apartment is the 2/1 Model at 531 Pasadena starting at $1,400 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Maple Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Lawns apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 W Jefferson St, Unit 3 | 511 W Jefferson St | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 531 Pasadena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Stone Falls | Two Bedroom, Luxury Package | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 254 E Jackson St, Unit 2nd Floor Front | 254 E Jackson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 213 N Hickory St, Unit BS | 213 N Hickory St | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 835 N Broadway St, Unit 1 | 835 N Broadway St | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The View at Rock Run Collection | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Studio C | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEmerald Lawns, Joliet, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Emerald Lawns, Joliet, and the greater Chicago area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Lawns Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Emerald Lawns?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Emerald Lawns is under $1,684.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerald Lawns?
The cheapest apartment in Emerald Lawns is Stone Falls which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Emerald Lawns costs $1,975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerald Lawns?
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 Emerald Lawns that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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