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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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Joy, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Joy Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Joy, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Mediapolis Village priced from $565. RIVERWALK LOFTS in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Joy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mediapolis VillageUnit 592BR,1BA$565
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$620
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$625
Harrison LoftsStudio - 40%Studio,1BA$627
Pine Ridges-mulberStudio,1BA$685
Cotton Mill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$700
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$760
Butterworth Apartments1x11BR,1BA$775
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joy, IL and Nearby

As of July 30, 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
Mediapolis VillageUnit 414BR,2BA$0.96
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
The Penthouse DavenportOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Sherwood Forest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.99
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
Cotton Mill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.00
Crescent LoftsIncome Restricted1BR,1BA$1.10
RIVERWALK LOFTS1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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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 $565 at Mediapolis Village.

What is the most affordable Joy Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Joy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Davenport Bank Apartments and starts from $1,700.

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