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Property type
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Average rent in
Joliet, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Joliet
$1,895/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Joliet is $1,895 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Joliet
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Joliet rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Joliet, IL
Average rent prices in Joliet have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Joliet, IL
Rent prices in Joliet vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Joliet is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Joliet run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,110.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,289 | No Change |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 3% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,910 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 6% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cathedral Area | $1,675 | |
Country Glen | $2,488 | |
Idyleside | $1,737 | |
Kerwin Terrance Apartment | $1,500 | |
Mayfair | $2,795 | |
Reedwood | $1,825 | |
River Bluffs | $1,600 | |
St Mary's | $1,825 | |
St Pat's | $2,400 | |
Warwick | $2,298 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,795 | 12% | - | |
Houses | $2,225 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,289
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,910
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
Cathedral Area
Average rent
$1,675
Mayfair
Average rent
$2,795
St Mary's
Average rent
$1,825
Country Glen
Average rent
$2,488
River Bluffs
Average rent
$1,600
St Pat's
Average rent
$2,400
Idyleside
Average rent
$1,737
Warwick
Average rent
$2,298
Kerwin Terrance Apartment
Average rent
$1,500
Reedwood
Average rent
$1,825
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Joliet, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Joliet, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Joliet and Aurora by all bedroom counts and property types.
Joliet
Equal to the the national median
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Joliet, IL is 18% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,322
7%$2,587
8%$1,955
11%$1,600
24%$1,865
37%$2,800
3%$1,900
14%$2,550
13%$1,800
44%$2,892
$1,800
18%$1,980
5%Cost of living in Joliet, IL
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 3% higher |
| Housing | 22% lower |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Joliet, IL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Joliet
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
1d ago
4300 Timber Ridge Ct, Joliet, IL 60431
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
2 beds
2 baths
$2,488
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
1227 Rock Run Crossings Dr #107, Joliet, IL 60431
2 beds
2 baths
$2,437
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
1227 Rock Run Crossings Dr #211, Joliet, IL 60431
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
2 beds
2 baths
$2,488
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1341 Fairmount Ave, Joliet, IL 60432
3 beds
2 baths
$2,549
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,845
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,075
$2,705
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
House for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
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Frequently asked questions for Joliet, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Joliet rental market.
How much is rent in Joliet?
The average rent in Joliet is $1,895 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Joliet?
Average rent prices in Joliet have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
How does Joliet rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Joliet is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Joliet?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Joliet are Kerwin Terrance Apartment ($1,500/mo), River Bluffs ($1,600/mo), and Cathedral Area ($1,675/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Joliet?
To comfortably afford rent in Joliet, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Joliet?
February offers the best rental deals in Joliet with the lowest rents of the year, running about 26% below September's peak prices. December also sees less competition with lower demand.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).