Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Kankakee, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Kankakee
$1,012/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Kankakee is $1,012 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $887 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kankakee
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kankakee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kankakee, IL
Average rent prices in Kankakee have decreased by 9% 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
Kankakee, IL
Rent prices in Kankakee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kankakee is $870, whereas a house costs $1,805. 1-bedroom apartments in Kankakee run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 26% | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $1,025 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,920 | No Change | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Kankakee, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $870 | 17% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,195 | 24% | - | |
Houses | $1,805 | 20% | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,920
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Kankakee, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
24%
Houses
Average rent
$1,805
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kankakee and Beecher by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kankakee
47%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kankakee, IL is 44% lower than the median rent in Beecher, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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36%$1,750
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1%$1,400
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18%Cost of living in Kankakee, 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 | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 32% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Kankakee, IL
1d ago
1525 E Risser St, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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
2d ago
2779 Cooper Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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
210 Tedmark Ct, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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
163 N Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$870
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 Kankakee
396 S Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kankakee
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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
Apartment for rent in Kankakee
S 3rd Ave #1, Kankakee, IL 60901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
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 Oct 21
2d ago
360 S Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,000
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
2d ago
2779 Cooper Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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
6h ago
641 N Indiana Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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
8h ago
675 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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
240 Tedmark Ct, Kankakee, IL 60901
Studio
1 bath
$750
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
2d ago
2779 Cooper Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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
8h ago
675 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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
240 Tedmark Ct, Kankakee, IL 60901
Studio
1 bath
$750
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 Kankakee
396 S Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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 22
2d ago
2779 Cooper Dr, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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
1525 E Risser St, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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
210 Tedmark Ct, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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
163 N Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
2 beds
1 bath
$870
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
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Frequently asked questions for Kankakee, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Kankakee rental market.
How much is rent in Kankakee?
The average rent in Kankakee is $1,012 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kankakee?
Average rent prices in Kankakee have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Kankakee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kankakee is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $887 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kankakee?
To comfortably afford rent in Kankakee, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kankakee?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, May offers the lowest rents in Kankakee while August sees the highest, with approximately 6% higher prices during the peak month compared to the most affordable time.
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).