
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Neighborhood of Joliet, IL from $300 (30 Rentals)
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116 SE Circle Dr

364-366 Western Ave

406 Buell Ave

131 Hobbs Ave

330 Willow Ave

250 Marble St
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400-402 Western Ave

825 W Jefferson St

205 N Raynor Ave

255 S Center St

221 Comstock St

5 N Broadway St

401 N Raynor Ave
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222-224 Ohio St

Relyea Bldg

410 Raynor Ave

216-220 Cass St

408 Western Ave

113 N Center St

203 Union St
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310 Hunter Ave

301 South Ottawa

Historic Louis Joliet Apartments

Hope Manor Joliet

404-406 Oneida St

Liberty Landing

Water's Edge
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808-816 2nd Ave

1716 N Broadway St
Virginia, Joliet, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Virginia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| Virginia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $1,095 | $1,730 |
| Virginia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $1,225 | $2,350 |
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Cheapest Available Virginia Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia, IL
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia 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 Virginia apartment is the 1104 Elizabeth St Model at 1104 Elizabeth St, Unit #1 starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia 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 |
| 1104 Elizabeth St, Unit #1 | 1104 Elizabeth St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 213 N Hickory St, Unit BS | 213 N Hickory St | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 254 E Jackson St, Unit 2nd Floor Front | 254 E Jackson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 835 N Broadway St, Unit 1 | 835 N Broadway St | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Bays Tower Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
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Best Local Schools in Virginia, Joliet, IL
Joliet Central High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia?
The cheapest apartment in Virginia is Bays Tower Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Virginia costs $2,290.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia?
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 Virginia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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