Cheap Apartments for Rent in Joy, IL from $600 (46 Rentals)
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Carriage Hill Apartments

Harrison Lofts

510 Wapello St S

Eagles Crest Apartments

Pine Ridge

Butterworth Apartments

Sherwood Forest Apartments

Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way
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Federal Point

Walcott Manor Apartments

Pershing Hill Lofts

River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive

2323-3030 31st Ave

Cobblestone Apartments

Union Arcade Building
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Mississippi Lofts

Chandler Pointe Senior Living

Timber Ridge Apartments

Gordon-Van Tine Commons

Davenport Bank Apartments

401 Brady St
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1239 35th St

1319 17th St

1218 Cedar St

607 NE 3rd Ave

1604 30th St

509 SE 4th St

1720 18th Ave

605 W 3rd St

906 S 5th St

114 S Mississippi St

1701 25th St

211 W 7th St

1308 43rd St

1121 Logan St

508 Lorenz St

620 W 3rd St

2708 7th Ave
Joy, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Joy?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Joy Studio Apartments | $949 | $640 | $1,475 |
Joy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $625 | $1,810 |
Joy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $641 | $2,875 |
Joy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $858 | $2,400 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Harrison Lofts | Studio - 40% | Studio,1BA | $627 |
510 Wapello St S | Unit 38 | 2BR,1BA | $641 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Pine Ridge | 1-sycam | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Timber Ridge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $835 |
Union Arcade Building | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bucktown Lofts | 3 BR/ 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Davenport Bank Apartments | 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Haven at Parkway | Haven - 2 Bed - Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Carriage Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Crescent Lofts | Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
RIVERWALK LOFTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
510 Wapello St S | Unit 38 | 2BR,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
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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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