
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kankakee Neighborhood of Kankakee, IL (47 Rentals)


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

203 S Elm Ave
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247 W Merchant St

341-345 S Washington Ave

240-244 W Hickory

232 W Oak St

215-219 N Washington Ave

221-225 N Washington Ave

363-365 E Hickory St

450 S Dearborn Ave

250 N Entrance Ave
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282 W River St

River Station Senior

442 S Chicago Ave

646 S Indiana

512 S Chicago Ave

328-330 S Greenwood Ave

682 S Indiana Ave

686 S Harrison Ave

163 North Rosewood Avenue
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592 & 605 N Dearborn Ave

Multi-Family

895 S Washington Ave

641 N Indiana Ave

990 E Station

1105-1112 E Merchant

768 N Indiana Ave

1184 E Merchant St

786-788 S Wildwood Ave
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Kankakee Kommons

1192-1196 S East Ave

390 W Walnut St

575 S Alma

924 E Willow St

1281 S 4th Ave

West Harbor Place

1161 W Merchant St

751-757 N 5th Ave
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1090 S Nelson Ave
Downtown Kankakee, Kankakee, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Kankakee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Kankakee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,075 | $1,075 | $1,075 |
| Downtown Kankakee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Downtown Kankakee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Kankakee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,210 | $1,100 | $1,300 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Kankakee
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Kankakee area of Kankakee, IL?
As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 47 available Downtown Kankakee apartments priced from $1,075 to $1,850, with an average monthly rent of $1,341.
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