
Apartments for Rent in Kankakee, IL (169 Rentals)


515 S Dearborn Ave

2xxx S 3rd Ave, Unit 1

757 N 5th Ave

751 N 5th Ave

785 Chicago1

818 S 3rd Ave

494 S Chicago Ave

1097 E Merchant St

530 N Cottage Ave
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457 N Center Ave

32433 S Drecksler Rd

447 Talala St

148 N Cleveland Ave

253 S Fulton Ave

29837 IL-50

132 S 1st St

138 S 1st St

4 Drake Ln

17 Meadowlark Ln
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19 Swallow Ln

5045 W Sawgrass Dr

5049 W Sawgrass Dr

15121 Quincy Cir

23914 Ann Ln

330 Lee St

136 N St Louis St

690 W Judson St

2006 W Exchange St

1349 Perry St
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8362 Kannon Dr

8342 Graystone Dr

4624 Saratoga Rd

4723 Laurel Dr

13 Hemlock St

188 Nanti St

213 Tampa St

234 Tampa St

255 Minocqua St

1023 Shagbark Ct
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915 S Spencer Rd

14725 Bryan St

10401 Paramount Way

1304 E North St

240 Tedmark Ct.

2779 Cooper Dr.

2755 Cooper Dr.

1525 East Risser Street

210 Tedmark Court

163 North Rosewood Avenue
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kankakee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,027 | $980 | $1,075 |
| Kankakee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $1,000 | $1,100 |
| Kankakee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Kankakee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,658 | $1,100 | $3,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,940 | $1,000 | $2,600 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,783 | $2,300 | $3,600 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kankakee
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Kankakee, IL?
As of today, September 17, 2026, there are currently 169 available Kankakee apartments priced from $980 to $1,850, with an average monthly rent of $1,244.
What Kankakee neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 1 neighborhoods in the Kankakee area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Village Square Shopping Center with 87 listings, Northfield Square Mall with 81 listings, and Water Tower Plaza with 47 listings.
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