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Highlights

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vinyl plank flooring
  • Linen closet
  • Tile surround
  • Wall to wall closets

Location

401 Western Ave, Joliet, IL 60435, USA|Cathedral Area
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Management

Virtus Properties LLC

Leasing office

(815) 823-7329

Property Overview

401 Western Avenue is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, location, quality, and trustworthiness, suggesting solid value and convenience for renters. It also stands out for non-smoking living, laundry facilities, vinyl plank flooring, a linen closet, tile surround, and wall-to-wall closets, plus strong value-for-money and value-per-square-foot positioning.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.2
Excellent
401 Western Avenue is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath950 sqft$1,300 /mo1 unit availableSpacious 2 bed, 1 bath unit on Joliet's west side, close to shopping, restaurants and I80. This is a garden level unit. Large living room with picture window for lots of light. Eat in kitchen has oak cabinets and wall to wall closets. Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. Freshly painted. Bathroom has tile surround and linen closet. 2 large bedrooms with plenty of closets for storage. New window coverings provided. Secured building with intercom entry. Assigned parking. Laundry facilities in building. Non-smoking building. No Pets. One year lease. Tenant responsible for electric. Owner responsible for water. garbage pickup and lawncare. *50% of security deposit due within 24 hours of application acceptance* REQUIREMENTS: Applicant(s) monthly take home pay must be greater than 3x the monthly rent. Credit score 600+ each applicant, no evictions, judgments from previous landlords, no collections. Verifiable 12 month work history. Credit, background, employment and landlord references will be checked. Application link provided at showing.

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Amenities for 401 Western Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningWater

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove
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Applicants

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 401 Western Avenue

HomeApartments in JolietCathedral Area 401 Western Avenue

Spacious 2 bed, 1 bath unit on Joliet's west side, close to shopping, restaurants and I80. This is a garden level unit. Large living room with picture window for lots of light. Eat in kitchen has oak cabinets and wall to wall closets. Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. Freshly painted. Bathroom has tile surround and linen closet. 2 large bedrooms with plenty of closets for storage. New window coverings provided. Secured building with intercom entry. Assigned parking. Laundry facilities in building. Non-smoking building. No Pets. One year lease. Tenant responsible for electric. Owner responsible for water. garbage pickup and lawncare. *50% of security deposit due within 24 hours of application acceptance* REQUIREMENTS: Applicant(s) monthly take home pay must be greater than 3x the monthly rent. Credit score 600+ each applicant, no evictions, judgments from previous landlords, no collections. Verifiable 12 month work history. Credit, background, employment and landlord references will be checked. Application link provided at showing.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.2
/10
Excellent
401 Western Avenue is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated 401 Western Avenue
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
401 Western Avenue offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
401 Western Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including air conditioning. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 401 Western Avenue receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
401 Western Avenue is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
401 Western Avenue has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 401 Western Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 90 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Cathedral Area

2-bedroom apartments at 401 Western Avenue cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cathedral Area.

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Cathedral Area
Joliet
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Joliet
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,234
October 2024$1,241
November 2024$1,230
December 2024$1,247
January 2025$1,185
February 2025$1,203
March 2025$1,206
April 2025$1,229
May 2025$1,262
June 2025$1,271
July 2025$1,236
August 2025$1,194
September 2025$1,256
October 2025$1,174
November 2025$1,318
December 2025$1,290
January 2026$1,256
February 2026$1,240
March 2026$1,246
April 2026$1,247
May 2026$1,310
June 2026$1,467
July 2026$1,447
August 2026$1,356
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Cathedral Area
MonthMedian Rent
December 2025$1,183
January 2026$1,200

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$52,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $52,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,300.
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Schools near 401 Western Avenue

Farragut Elementary School

701 glenwood ave

joliet, IL, 60435

K-5Public
C-

Rockdale Elementary School

715 meadow ave

rockdale, IL, 60436

PK, K-8Public
C

Chaney-Monge School

400 elsie ave

crest hill, IL, 60403

K-8Public
C

Marycrest Early Childhood Center

303 purdue ct

joliet, IL, 60436

PKPublic

Laraway Elementary School

1715 rowell ave

joliet, IL, 60433

PK, K-8Public
C
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Getting around Joliet near 401 Western Ave

Walking

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

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
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 401 Western Ave, Joliet

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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