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Spencer Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spencer Towers

111 20th StRock Island, IL 61201
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LaFayette Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

LaFayette Square

625 W 4th StDavenport, IA 52801
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1510 Brady St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1510 Brady St

1510 Brady StDavenport, IA 52803
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Joy, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Joy Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Joy, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RIVERWALK LOFTS in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $620. Carriage Hill Apartments in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Joy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$620
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Harrison LoftsStudio - 40%Studio,1BA$627
510 Wapello St SUnit 382BR,1BA$641
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$760
Pine Ridge1-sycam1BR,1BA$800
Timber Ridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$835
Union Arcade BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joy, IL and Nearby

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joy area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 BR/ 2 BA Model at Bucktown Lofts in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Joy apartment is the 2bd/2ba Model at Davenport Bank Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Joy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bucktown Lofts3 BR/ 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Davenport Bank Apartments2bd/2ba2BR,2BA$1.00
Haven at ParkwayHaven - 2 Bed - Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.08
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.99
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$1.10
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95
510 Wapello St SUnit 382BR,1BA$1.03

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Getting Around Joy, IL

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Joy Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Joy?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Joy is at Harrison Lofts listed at $627.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Joy Apartment is $620 at RIVERWALK LOFTS.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Joy is starting from $641 at 510 Wapello St S.

What is the most affordable Joy Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Joy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 510 Wapello St S and starts from $858.

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