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646 S Indiana

1745 E Duane Blvd

247 W Merchant St

924 E Willow St

686 S Harrison Ave

Kankakee Kommons

341-345 S Washington Ave

575 S Alma

363-365 E Hickory St
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Multi-Family

768 N Indiana Ave

641 N Indiana Ave

592 & 605 N Dearborn Ave

210 Tedmark Ct

328-330 S Greenwood Ave

2779 Cooper Dr

450 S Dearborn Ave

232 W Oak St

786-788 S Wildwood Ave
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990 E Station

163 N Rosewood Ave

4966 Doris Dr

River Station Senior

2755 Cooper Dr

250 N Entrance Ave

Crestview Village IL

682 S Indiana Ave

240-244 W Hickory

895 S Washington Ave
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512 S Chicago Ave

221-225 N Washington Ave

215-219 N Washington Ave

282 W River St

1090 S Nelson Ave

Indian Meadows

751-757 N 5th Ave

Sherwood Forest Apartment Homes

North Rivers Drive Apartments

East Court Village Apartments
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1161 W Merchant St

gettysburg 0

Clean Quiet 2 BD/1BA 2nd Floor Unit Att. Gar

Gettysburg 6

736-750 Double Jack St

1572 Lemna Dr

4 Unit Apartment Building

882 Signature St

1591 Girard Ave

196 Herman Pl
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Kankakee, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kankakee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $905 | $905 | $905 |
| Kankakee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,131 | $900 | $1,375 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kankakee, IL
Pricing Updated: 05/08/2026Current apartment rentals in the Kankakee, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kankakee Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Kankakee | $1,150 | $900 | 6 |
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Best Local Schools in Kankakee, IL
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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