Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Kankakee, IL

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kankakee, IL is $1,050. This is -45%, or $850, lower than the national average.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,050

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

25

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kankakee, IL is $1,050. This is -45%, or $850, lower than the national average.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
73%
19%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Kankakee, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Kankakee, IL have increased by 17% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Kankakee, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Kankakee, IL is $875. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kankakee, IL costs about $825 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,025. Houses for rent in Kankakee, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,095

No Change

51%

2 bedroom

$1,050

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,699

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,295

3%

64%

Studio

$725

6%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

51%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

64%

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.

Compare rent prices in Kankakee, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Kankakee, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beecher, IL.

Kankakee

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kankakee, IL is 38% lower than the median rent in Beecher, IL.

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$2,000

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$1,899

increased by10%

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$1,800

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$1,500

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Cost of living in
Kankakee, IL

The overall cost of living in Kankakee, IL is 11% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

3% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

1% higher

Housing

30% lower

Transportation

4% lower

Utilities

6% lower

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Discover rentals in Kankakee, IL

1525 East Risser Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

1525 East Risser Street

1525 E Risser St, Kankakee, IL 60901

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$950

Apartment for rent

210 Tedmark Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

210 Tedmark Court

210 Tedmark Ct, Kankakee, IL 60901

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

163 North Rosewood Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

163 North Rosewood Avenue

163 N Rosewood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

2 beds

1 bath

$870

Apartment for rent

280 Tedmark Ct. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

280 Tedmark Ct.

280 Tedmark Ct, Kankakee, IL 60901

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

762 E Station St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kankakee

4 beds

2 baths

$1,950

House for rent

Available Jan 9

428 W Williams St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kankakee

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