Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Joliet, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Joliet, IL rent slipped 9.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,825/month. Renters today are paying $198 less per month on average than last year, following a decline from the peak of $2,345/month in September 2025.
Compared to national trends
Joliet sits 4.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 64 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Joliet run around $1,209/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,305/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,825/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,150/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,395/month. The 2-bedroom segment makes up 43.5% of rentals, reflecting what most renters target.
Price ranges
Houses command a median of $2,100/month while apartments sit at $1,750/month. Houses make up 62.8% of total rentals, with apartments at 34.5%, indicating a split by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Joliet
$1,825/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Joliet is $1,825 per month as of November 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Joliet
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Joliet run $1,260 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,209 | 5% |  34% | |
1 bedroom | $1,305 | 5% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,825 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 12% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cathedral Area | $1,530 | |
Clublands | $2,700 | |
Cunningham | $1,700 | |
Garnsey | $1,750 | |
Mayfair | $2,473 | |
River Bluffs | $1,500 | |
Riverbrook Estates | $2,147 | |
St Mary's | $1,750 | |
Timberview | $1,645 | |
Warwick | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | 13% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,825 | 16% | 11% | |
Houses | $2,100 | 7% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,209
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,305
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
15%
Cathedral Area
Average rent
$1,530
River Bluffs
Average rent
$1,500
St Mary's
Average rent
$1,750
Riverbrook Estates
Average rent
$2,147
Warwick
Average rent
$1,650
Garnsey
Average rent
$1,750
Clublands
Average rent
$2,700
Cunningham
Average rent
$1,700
Mayfair
Average rent
$2,473
Timberview
Average rent
$1,645
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
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%lower than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Joliet, IL is 20% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,295
5%$2,600
8%$1,910
3%$1,695
3%$1,750
17%$2,800
12%$1,650
6%$2,275
11%$2,218
8%$2,825
13%$2,200
13%$2,150
14%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 | 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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 23
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 10
2d ago
4300 Timber Ridge Ct, Joliet, IL 60431
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
310 Timber Ridge Ct, Joliet, IL 60431
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Joliet
1217 Rock Run Crossings Dr #109, Joliet, IL 60431
2 beds
2 baths
$2,538
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Joliet
1227 Rock Run Crossings Dr #107, Joliet, IL 60431
2 beds
2 baths
$2,437
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1341 Fairmount Ave, Joliet, IL 60432
3 beds
2 baths
$2,494
Price dropped $100Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 20
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
1 bath
$1,845
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 13
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,291
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 29
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 23
3d ago
Verified
1341 Fairmount Ave, Joliet, IL 60432
3 beds
2 baths
$2,494
Price dropped $100Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,876
Price dropped $120Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 18
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
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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 $1,825 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Joliet?
Average rent prices in Joliet have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Joliet rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Joliet is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Joliet?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Joliet are River Bluffs ($1,500/mo), Cathedral Area ($1,530/mo), and Timberview ($1,645/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Joliet?
To comfortably afford rent in Joliet, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/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).