
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Plank Neighborhood of Joliet, IL from $300 (33 Rentals)
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Stone Falls

Larkin Village

226 N Broadway St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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835 N Broadway St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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

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213 N Hickory St, Unit BS, Unit BS

257 Wilcox St, Unit 307, Unit 307
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511 W Jefferson St, Unit 3, Unit 3

123 N Hickory St

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The Birches Apartments

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1104 Elizabeth St, Unit Unit #1, Unit Unit #1

1104 Elizabeth St

222 Madison St, Unit 3E, Unit 3E

255 Wilcox St, Unit 306, Unit 306
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212 Madison St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

253 Wilcox St, Unit 209, Unit 209

2224 Oneida St

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River Walk Homes, LLC
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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

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Willow Run of Crest Hill
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531 Pasadena
Old Plank, Joliet, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Plank?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Plank Studio Apartments | $1,201 | $895 | $1,463 |
| Old Plank 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $949 | $2,305 |
| Old Plank 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $1,045 | $2,596 |
| Old Plank 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $1,225 | $2,350 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Plank Neighborhood of Joliet, IL.
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Cheapest Available Old Plank Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Plank area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Falls priced from $949. Bays Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Old Plank apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Falls | One Bedroom, Base Package | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| The Woodlands of Crest Hill | Cypress 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| 531 Pasadena | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Plank, IL
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Plank 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 Old Plank 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 Old Plank 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 |
| 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 Woodlands of Crest Hill | Cypress 4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Plank, Joliet, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Plank Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Plank?
The cheapest apartment in Old Plank is Stone Falls which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Old Plank costs $1,975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Plank?
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 Old Plank that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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