Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Kent Neighborhood of Joliet, IL from $300 (18 Rentals)

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120 S Larkin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 S Larkin Ave

120 S Larkin AveJoliet, IL 60436
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2422 Walsh Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2422 Walsh Way

2422 Walsh WayJoliet, IL 60435

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1449 Pioneer Rd
Studio Apartments

1449 Pioneer Rd

1449 Pioneer RdCrest Hill, IL 60403
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1500 Pioneer Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1500 Pioneer Rd

1500 Pioneer RdCrest Hill, IL 60403

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Old Kent, Joliet, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Kent 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 $1,269. Here are the most affordable Old Kent apartments for rent in Joliet, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone FallsOne Bedroom, Base Package1BR,1BA$949
The Woodlands of Crest HillStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,269
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
The View at Rock Run CollectionS1Studio,1BA$1,684
Timber Ridge Estates Building 82BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Kent, IL

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Kent area is the $1.92 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Timber Ridge Estates Building 8 in the in the Breckenridge Cameo neighborhood starting from $2,230. The second greatest value Old Kent apartment is the Two Bedroom, Luxury Package Model at Stone Falls starting at $1,259 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Sunset Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Kent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Timber Ridge Estates Building 82BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.92
Stone FallsTwo Bedroom, Luxury Package2BR,1BA$1.38
1002 Belleview Ave, Unit #11002 Belleview Ave2BR,1BA$2.03
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
The View at Rock Run CollectionS1Studio ,1BA$3.08
The Woodlands of Crest HillStudio 2Studio ,1BA$3.39

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Joliet Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Joliet?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Joliet is at The Woodlands of Crest Hill listed at $1,269.

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

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Joliet Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Joliet Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Bluffs and starts from $3,048.

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