Rental GuideKankakee, IL

Kankakee rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$890

Year Over Year Change

-6%

$68

Rentals available, last 30 days

Rent ranges for Kankakee apartments

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

82%

$0 - $750

82%

How has rent in Kankakee, IL changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Kankakee, IL, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $890, which is a 6% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Kankakee, IL is about $825. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Kankakee, IL is $972, and studios are about $800 per month.

See more Kankakee, IL rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Kankakee, IL?

schools

4,784

students

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Who lives in Kankakee, IL?

Gender

49% Male

51% Female

Age Range

0-19

28%

20-34

20%

35-44

14%

45-64

23%

65+

13%

Language

English

79%

Spanish

18%

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

23%

High School

57%

Bachelor's

14%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Kankakee, IL?

Families

35% Families

65% Single

Property

52% Renters

48% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

34%

25-50k

24%

50-75k

17%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

150k+

How do residents get around Kankakee, IL?

Kankakee locals spend about 22 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Kankakee is through Chicago Midway International Airport, 46.30 miles away.

Walking

5/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

4/10

This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Driving

8/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Scores for Kankakee are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

What is the cost of living in Kankakee, IL?

The overall cost of living in Kankakee, IL is 11% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Kankakee you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.07 per carton, and milk $4.70. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $128.89 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.