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Highlights

  • Laundry facilities
  • Own laundry facilities
  • Newer appliances

Location

1097 E Merchant St #2, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA

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Contact

Leda Quiaro

Keller Williams Realty Infinity

(630) 778-5800

Amenities for 1097 E Merchant St #2

Features

2 FloorsCentral Air
Hardwood FloorNatural Gas

Community

Laundry RoomOnsite Laundry

Grounds

2 Parking SpacesGarage Parking

Other

Exterior Type: Vinyl SidingFour Rooms
Roof Type: Asphalt
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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About 1097 E Merchant St #2

HomeHouses in Kankakee 1097 E Merchant St #2, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA

Property Status: Active This comfortable 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit has been recently updated to make it a great place to call home. The flooring and bathroom have been refreshed, and the kitchen includes newer appliances for added functionality. Like the larger unit, it also has its own laundry facilities, making it a convenient choice for tenants. Office Phone: (630) 638-4272 Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


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Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1097 E Merchant St #2 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 72 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away

Address details

Zip code60901
TypeHouse for rent

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Rent trends in Kankakee

2-bedroom apartments at 1097 E Merchant St #2 cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Kankakee.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Kankakee
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Kankakee
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,000
October 2024$987
November 2024$990
December 2024$1,022
January 2025$996
February 2025$998
March 2025$977
April 2025$965
May 2025$1,016
June 2025$1,024
July 2025$1,057
August 2025$973
September 2025$957
October 2025$950
November 2025$950
December 2025$968
January 2026$1,032
February 2026$1,032
March 2026$1,003
April 2026$1,018
May 2026$992
June 2026$956
July 2026$963
August 2026$1,040
September 2026$1,150

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1097 E Merchant St #2?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Schools near 1097 E Merchant St #2

King Middle Grade School

1440 e court st

kankakee, IL, 60901

3-6Public
C

Steuben Elementary School

520 s wildwood ave

kankakee, IL, 60901

PK, K-3Public
C

Proegler School

710 n chicago ave

kankakee, IL, 60901

PKPublic

St. George Elementary School

5200 e center st

bourbonnais, IL, 60914

PK, K-8Public
B+

St. Anne Elementary School

po box 530

saint anne, IL, 60964

PK, K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Kankakee near 1097 E Merchant St #2

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 1097 E Merchant St #2, Kankakee

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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