Average Rent in Joliet, IL

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Current Versus Historical Joliet, IL Rents

Joliet rentals average $1,570 for a studio rental to $3,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $556 (54.76%) year-over-year from $1,015 to $1,570. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $699 (61.02%) year-over-year from $1,146 to $1,845. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $752 (45.60%) year-over-year from $1,648 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $350 (15.91%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-3.52%) year-over-year from $3,317 to $3,200. 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 6.36% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.92% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.78% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$34.44	$1,570	$1,015 (54.76%)	$15 (10,604.55%)
1 BR	$28.41	$1,845	$1,146 (61.02%)	$1,145 (61.14%)
2 BR	$21.77	$2,400	$1,648 (45.60%)	$1,522 (57.72%)
3 BR	$21.17	$2,550	$2,200 (15.91%)	$1,895 (34.56%)
4+ BR	$16.20	$3,200	$3,317 (-3.52%)	$2,963 (7.99%)

Historical Rents in Joliet, IL

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Top Cities Near Joliet

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Joliet. The average rent in Joliet is currently $2,600 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Aurora, IL, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Joliet, IL is Plainfield, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,250 per month.

Let's compare Joliet, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Joliet, IL is 22.77% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.67% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Joliet, IL are about 4.17% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.73% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Joliet, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Aurora, IL	$1,213	$1,810	$2,200	$2,400
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,799	$2,300	$2,600
Plainfield, IL	N/A	$1,400	$2,525	$3,250

Top Neighborhoods Near Joliet

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Joliet. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Far East. 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 $1,939 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 $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $2,300 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	$1,400	$1,450
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$975	$1,175	$1,550	$1,675
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,200	$2,202
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,700	$2,090	$2,300

Top Counties Near Joliet

There are a total of 8 counties located by Joliet, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Thornton, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $23 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 $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Wheatland, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by Joliet, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Joliet, IL is 55.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Joliet, IL is 23.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Joliet, IL is 25.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Worth, IL	$1,575	$1,385	$1,650	$1,750
Thornton, IL	N/A	$1,250	$1,500	$1,900
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,675	$1,850	$2,200
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,425	$1,750	$2,200
Naperville, IL	$1,488	$1,825	$2,300	$2,400
Oswego, IL	N/A	$1,450	$1,698	$2,450
Lisle, IL	$1,390	$1,600	$2,000	$2,800
Wheatland, Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,400	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Joliet

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Joliet, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,090. A total of 7 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60619, Chicago, IL at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,399 per month is 60563, Naperville, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $975. That's at least $14 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Joliet, IL is $1,580 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,840 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 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	$1,869	$2,199	$2,300
60563, Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,395	$2,399
60637, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$1,680	$1,840	$2,100
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,285	$1,580	$2,000	$2,090
60649, Chicago, IL	$975	$1,175	$1,550	$1,700
60619, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,200	$1,375	$1,500
60620, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$1,150	$1,400	$1,600

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 studio apartment in Joliet, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,570 and an average price per square feet of $34.44. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Joliet.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,868 and an average price per square feet of $28.41. There are a total of 8 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $21.77. There are a total of 17 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 0.55%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.61%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.46%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% 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.