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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joy, IL and Nearby

As of May 31, 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 Parkwayhvn-1bd1BR,1BA$1.06
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Timber Ridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Joy

What type of rentals are currently available in Joy?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Joy, IL with pricing that ranges from $620 to $2,875. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Joy ranging from $600 to $1,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Joy?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Joy ranges from $600 to $1,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,084.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Joy?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Joy range from $858 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

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