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Highlights
- Private patio/balcony
- Features
- Professional service and maintenance
Location
1217 Clara Ave, Joliet, IL 60435, USA|Briargate
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Property Overview
1217 Clara Ave offers a strong mix of convenience and everyday appeal, with nearby top-rated elementary and middle schools, 10 photos for an easy preview, and value per square foot that ranks well compared with others in the area. It also stands out for work-from-home living thanks to high-speed internet, a quiet environment, and nearby office supply stores, along with a private patio or balcony and professional service and maintenance.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Middle school nearby
- More space
Great for
Work-from-home
Amenities for 1217 Clara Ave, Briargate
Features
| Balcony |
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal |
Community
| Basement | Laundry Hookups |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Swimming Pool |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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 1217 Clara Ave
Apply now or schedule your self-tour today and take the first step toward getting more than just a place to live. Rent with FirstKey Homes for a home that's right for you, plus professional service and maintenance, innovative resident programs, and more; that's the power of purple! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental home in Joliet, IL, has a lot to offer; does it check all your boxes? Enjoy outdoor living on the private patio/balcony. The basement gives you valuable extra space to use your way. See the pictures to learn more. And apply soon – homes can go fast! Please note that the advertised price may exclude additional fees. These include a $55 application fee per applicant; a one-time $75 admin fee; an $11 monthly utility management fee; other mandatory fees, if applicable, for pool maintenance, pet fees/rent, smart home, internet service, and propane refilling; and optional fees for services like self-guided tours with third-party provider Rently ($1.99 to $11.99). HOAs may also charge mandatory application and amenity fees, where applicable, which must be paid directly to the HOA. For a comprehensive overview of all potential fees, please see the Rental Fees page on the FirstKey Homes website. FirstKey Homes, LLC is an Equal Housing Lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Lease terms and conditions apply. This is not an offer to rent; you must submit additional information for review and approval. Listed features may not be accurate; confirm details with a leasing representative. Certain cities and municipalities (including St. Louis and Chicago) require a home inspection prior to a new resident taking possession of the home. Please note that your move-in date could be adjusted to accommodate inspection requirements. Ask your leasing agent for more details. BEWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS: FirstKey Homes exclusively manages our homes (no third-party management). We do not lease homes through, Facebook Marketplace, or other classified advertising services. All applications and lease signing can only be completed through our online platform. We will never ask for wire transfers, cash apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, PayPal, or any other transferring method to collect funds. Some photos may feature virtual furniture staging, which is intended to help visualize the space and potential designs. The rental home does not come with any furniture shown in the images and these virtual images do not represent actual furnishings. Listing photos are provided to help you select a home; all photos shown are for representative and illustrative purposes only but may not be exact. Colors and photo size may vary based on different resolutions, hue, brightness, contrast, or other photo variations. Photos on websites may be modified, changed, or amended at any time. For new construction homes, actual homes may vary; photos may be of similar home/floorplan; home may be under construction and photos may not be of actual home; individual homes, amenities, features, and views may differ.
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 1217 Clara Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.7 miles away
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 267 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Pool
- Enhanced community features
Address details
| Neighborhood | Briargate |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60435 |
| Type | House for rent |
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3-bedroom apartments at 1217 Clara Ave cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Joliet.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Joliet
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,113 |
| December 2024 | $2,093 |
| January 2025 | $2,287 |
| February 2025 | $2,270 |
| March 2025 | $2,228 |
| April 2025 | $2,473 |
| May 2025 | $2,704 |
| June 2025 | $2,296 |
| July 2025 | $2,337 |
| August 2025 | $2,326 |
| September 2025 | $2,308 |
| October 2025 | $2,247 |
| November 2025 | $2,121 |
| December 2025 | $2,137 |
| January 2026 | $2,042 |
| February 2026 | $1,935 |
| March 2026 | $1,943 |
| April 2026 | $2,165 |
| May 2026 | $2,196 |
| June 2026 | $2,362 |
| July 2026 | $2,326 |
| August 2026 | $2,274 |
| September 2026 | $2,137 |
| October 2026 | $2,175 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 months ago | $2,045 |
Schools near 1217 Clara Ave
Taft Elementary School
1125 oregon st
joliet, IL, 60435
K-5Public
C
Chaney-Monge School
400 elsie ave
crest hill, IL, 60403
K-8Public
C
Richland Elementary School
1919 caton farm rd
crest hill, IL, 60403
PK, K-8Public
B+
Marycrest Early Childhood Center
303 purdue ct
joliet, IL, 60436
PKPublic
Rockdale Elementary School
715 meadow ave
rockdale, IL, 60436
PK, K-8Public
C
Neighborhood
Briargate | Joliet, IL
Getting around Joliet near 1217 Clara Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1217 Clara Ave, Joliet
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
4/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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