Last updated on June 30, 2026

Average rent in
Joliet, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Joliet, IL rent rose 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,042/month. Renters today are paying $576 more per month on average than last year, extending a climb that includes a 3.4% month-over-month increase.

  • Compared to national trends

    Joliet runs 4.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with a modest premium over the national market and a total of 62 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Joliet sit around $1,239/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,400/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,048/month, with rents rising to $3,300/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses rent for a median of $2,480/month, while apartments are lower at $1,845/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Autumn Lakes rents fell 23.7% year over year to $2,052/month across 22 rentals, with Cambridge and Warwick also seeing declines over 22%. This contrasts with the citywide 7.7% rise and shows localized cooling in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Joliet

$2,041/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Joliet is $2,041 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $91 more per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Joliet

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Joliet rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Joliet, IL

Average rent prices in Joliet have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,845, whereas a house costs $2,480. 1-bedroom apartments in Joliet run $1,340 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,239

2%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,400

6%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,047

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$3,300

19%

49%

Studio

Average rent

$1,239

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,047

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

49%

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

Median rent price$2,041
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,202
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Joliet, IL is 7% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Aurora

$2,202

decreased by3%
Last year
Bolingbrook

$2,595

decreased by4%
Last year
Downers Grove

$1,860

increased by13%
Last year
Hickory Hills

$1,645

increased by5%
Last year
Mokena

$2,500

increased by2%
Last year
Naperville

$2,500

increased by8%
Last year

Cost of living in Joliet, IL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services5% lower
Groceries2% higher
Health5% higher
Housing23% lower
TransportationNo difference
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Joliet, IL

Rock Run Residences - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

Rock Run Residences

1524 Richard T Rivera Way, Joliet, IL 60431

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,600

Apartment for rent

560 Ruby St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Joliet

House for rent

835 North Broadway Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

835 North Broadway Street #2, Joliet, IL 60435

3 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

757 Jasper Street #2E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

757 Jasper Street #2E, Joliet, IL 60436

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

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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 $2,041 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Joliet?

Average rent prices in Joliet have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Joliet rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Joliet is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $91 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Joliet?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Joliet are St Mary's ($1,565/mo), Cathedral Area ($1,787/mo), and Briargate ($1,837/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Joliet?

To comfortably afford rent in Joliet, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Joliet?

Joliet's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's available inventory.

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).

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