Average Rent in Joliet, IL

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Current Versus Historical Joliet, IL Rents

Joliet rentals average $1,313 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $648 (70.34%) year-over-year from $922 to $1,570. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $466 (-26.19%) year-over-year from $1,778 to $1,313. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $12 (-0.65%) year-over-year from $1,875 to $1,863. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $402 (18.27%) year-over-year from $2,198 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $725 (26.61%) year-over-year from $2,725 to $3,450. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.36% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$22.28	$1,313	$1,778 (-26.19%)	$1,119 (17.27%)
2 BR	$22.65	$1,863	$1,875 (-0.65%)	$1,550 (20.17%)
3 BR	$19.75	$2,600	$2,198 (18.27%)	$2,100 (23.83%)
4+ BR	$18.64	$3,450	$2,725 (26.61%)	$2,735 (26.14%)

Historical Rents in Joliet, IL

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Top Cities Near Joliet

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Joliet. The average rent in Joliet is currently $2,688 per month. Our records show that Aurora, IL, with an average rent of $2,450, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Joliet, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,925 per month.

Let's compare Joliet, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.33% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Joliet, IL are about 15.86% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.09% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Joliet, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Aurora, IL	$1,350	$1,350	$2,198	$2,450
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,350	$2,925

Top Neighborhoods Near Joliet

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Joliet. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Woodlawn. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Joliet, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Joliet, IL is currently around $1,700 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Joliet's average rent, which is actually $2,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Joliet, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,305 per month. Whereas, at $1,900 average rent per month, Hyde Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Joliet. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,250	$1,305
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,150	$1,450	$1,500
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,565	$1,850	$1,900
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,095	$1,495	$2,350	$1,900

Top Counties Near Joliet

There are a total of 8 counties located by Joliet, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Lisle, IL, and Thornton, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,350. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worth, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Wheatland, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by Joliet, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Joliet, IL is 14.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Joliet, IL is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Worth, IL	$1,350	$1,455	$1,663	$1,800
Lisle, IL	N/A	$1,650	$1,925	$2,075
Thornton, IL	$1,250	$1,198	$1,600	$2,175
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,000	$2,350
Lyons, IL	$1,650	$1,550	$1,825	$2,350
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,300	$2,600
Oswego, IL	N/A	$1,400	$2,350	$2,900
Wheatland, Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,350	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Joliet

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Joliet, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,860. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60649, Chicago, IL at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,600 per month is 60504, Aurora, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $995. That's at least $20 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Joliet, IL is $1,300 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,750 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 zipcodes in Joliet, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60504, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,300	$2,100	$2,600
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,558	$1,750	$1,860
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,500	$1,900	$2,240
60649, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,150	$1,450	$1,500
60619, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,100	$1,500	$1,700

Frequently Asked Questions - Joliet Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Joliet, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Joliet, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Joliet, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Joliet, IL.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Joliet, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,313 and an average price per square feet of $22.28. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Joliet.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Joliet, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,963 and an average price per square feet of $22.65. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Joliet.

How have rent prices in Joliet, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Joliet, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.70%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.26%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Joliet, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Joliet, IL is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.