Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Joliet, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Joliet, IL rent rose 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters today are paying $152 more per month on average than last year despite a 15.2% month-over-month decline in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Joliet, IL is 3.6% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier market with 62 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Joliet, IL, studio rents are $1,249/month, 1-bedrooms $1,295/month, 2-bedrooms $2,122/month, 3-bedrooms $2,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms $3,800/month. The spread shows a wide range of options for renters across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Joliet
$1,995/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Joliet is $1,995 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $70 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Joliet
62
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Joliet rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Joliet, IL
Average rent prices in Joliet have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,685, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Joliet run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,204.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,249 |  5% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 | 14% | 32% | |
2 bedroom | $2,122 | 5% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | 1% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 12% | 60% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briargate | $1,935 | |
Cathedral Area | $1,750 | |
Caton Crossing | $2,490 | |
Country Glen | $1,825 | |
Lakelawn | $2,275 | |
Midland Avenue West | $1,825 | |
Reedwood | $1,972 | |
River Bluffs | $1,475 | |
St Mary's | $1,450 | |
St Pat's | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,685 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,795 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,295 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,277 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
32%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,122
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
60%
Cathedral Area
Average rent
$1,750
River Bluffs
Average rent
$1,475
Lakelawn
Average rent
$2,275
St Mary's
Average rent
$1,450
St Pat's
Average rent
$1,795
Midland Avenue West
Average rent
$1,825
Briargate
Average rent
$1,935
Reedwood
Average rent
$1,972
Caton Crossing
Average rent
$2,490
Country Glen
Average rent
$1,825
Apartments
Average rent
$1,685
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,277
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
4%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Joliet, IL is 12% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%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 & Services | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 5% higher |
| Housing | 23% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 7% lower |
Discover rentals in Joliet, IL
1d ago
1524 Richard T Rivera Way, Joliet, IL 60431
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Joliet
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
200 Madison St #1H, Joliet, IL 60435
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,115
House for rent
Available Aug 11
2d ago
500 Timber Pointe Dr, Joliet, IL 60431
2 beds
2 baths
$2,565
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
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4432 4402- 4432 Timber Ridge Ct, Joliet, IL 60431
2 beds
2 baths
$2,330
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
2 beds
2 baths
$2,488
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
House for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
House for rent
Available Jul 13
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,175
$2,045
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,475
$2,295
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,175
$2,045
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,475
$2,295
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
House for rent
Available Jul 13
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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 $1,995 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Joliet?
Average rent prices in Joliet have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Joliet rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Joliet is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $70 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Joliet?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Joliet are St Mary's ($1,450/mo), River Bluffs ($1,475/mo), and Cathedral Area ($1,750/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Joliet?
To comfortably afford rent in Joliet, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).