Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Joliet, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Joliet, IL rent rose 13.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,894/month. Renters today are paying $673 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb since the trough in early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Joliet sits 2.8% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, with a small inventory of 68 total rentals offering limited options for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Joliet run around $1,349/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,225/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,525/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,165/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. Renters face a broad range of prices depending on unit size.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Joliet, IL, Clublands rents fell 24.1% year over year to $2,200/month, and Country Glen dropped 23.6% to $2,100/month. This contrasts with the citywide 13.1% rise, showing localized cooldowns amid overall growth.
Median rent
Median rent in Joliet
$1,894/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Joliet is $1,894 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $56 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Joliet
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Joliet rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Joliet, IL
Average rent prices in Joliet have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,742, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Joliet run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,349 | 9% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,525 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,165 | 5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 |  21% | 160% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cathedral Area | $1,800 | |
Caton Crossing | $2,425 | |
Cumberland | $2,331 | |
Garnsey | $1,725 | |
Highland | $1,975 | |
River Bluffs | $1,807 | |
Riverbrook Estates | $2,315 | |
St Mary's | $1,472 | |
St Pat's | $1,669 | |
Twin Oaks | $1,825 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,742 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,349
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,165
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
160%
Cathedral Area
Average rent
$1,800
River Bluffs
Average rent
$1,807
Twin Oaks
Average rent
$1,825
Cumberland
Average rent
$2,331
St Pat's
Average rent
$1,669
Caton Crossing
Average rent
$2,425
Garnsey
Average rent
$1,725
St Mary's
Average rent
$1,472
Highland
Average rent
$1,975
Riverbrook Estates
Average rent
$2,315
Apartments
Average rent
$1,742
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
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
3%lower than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Joliet, IL is 16% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,250
2%$2,700
2%$1,910
15%$2,225
23%$1,650
4%$2,396
13%$1,954
7%$2,300
13%$2,350
30%$2,650
3%$2,437
10%$1,945
22%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 | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 8% 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
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
3d ago
401 Western Ave, Joliet, IL 60435
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
421 Bethel Dr, Joliet, IL 60435
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$14,719
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,385
House for rent
Available Jul 14
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,230
House for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
1227 Rock Run Crossings Dr #107, Joliet, IL 60431
2 beds
2 baths
$2,659
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1722 Mystic Dr, Joliet, IL 60586
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,895
House for rent
Available May 12
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,445
House for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,695
House for rent
Available May 8
3d ago
4432 4402- 4432 Timber Ridge Ct, Joliet, IL 60431
2 beds
2 baths
$2,330
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,695
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 30
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 24
15h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,435
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 30
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
329 Stone St, Joliet, IL 60435
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
620 Kungs Way, Joliet, IL 60435
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
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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 $1,894 per month as of May 16, 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 13% since last year.
How does Joliet rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Joliet is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $56 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Joliet?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Joliet are St Mary's ($1,472/mo), St Pat's ($1,669/mo), and Garnsey ($1,725/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?
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).