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Joliet, IL

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Find the best of the Chicagoland suburbs in the “City of Excitement”

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Joliet is a large suburban city located about 45 miles southwest of the Chicago Loop. Spanning the Des Plains River, the city’s thriving Downtown district on the east bank is home to many of the community’s most popular attractions, including the Harrah’s casino and entertainment complex, the historic Rialto Square Theatre, and countless bars and restaurants. This area is also where you’ll find Slammers Stadium, home of the Joliet Slammers baseball team.

As one of the biggest cities in Illinois, the rental market in Joliet is enormous, with a diverse selection of options ranging from budget-friendly studio apartments to more upscale suburban single-family homes. While Joliet hosts its own diverse local economy, the city’s affordable rental options and easy access to Chicago via road or Amtrak service has made it a popular choice for commuters as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Joliet, IL is $938 for a studio, $1,125 for one bedroom, $1,424 for two bedrooms, and $1,425 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Joliet has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,125/month
684 Sq Ft
House
$2,379/month
1,651 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,996/month
1,144 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Joliet, IL is 4.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Joliet is 17.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $938 - $1,425. You can expect to pay 1.2% less for groceries, 12.1% less for utilities, and 9.7% more for transportation.

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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

19

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Troy Heritage Trail School

Public

Grades PK-4

422 Students

7
out of 10

Union Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

115 Students

7
out of 10

Troy Craughwell School

Public

Grades PK-4

417 Students

6
out of 10

Crystal Lawns Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

324 Students

6
out of 10

T E Culbertson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

286 Students

6
out of 10

Union Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

115 Students

7
out of 10

Aux Sable Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

855 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm

Public

Grades 6-8

774 Students

5
out of 10

Gompers Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

649 Students

5
out of 10

Hufford Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,151 Students

4
out of 10

Joliet West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,541 Students

4
out of 10

Joliet Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,377 Students

4
out of 10

Joseph E Fisher School

Public

50 Students

Rating Unavailable

Lincoln School Alop

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Lincoln School Taoep

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rock Run Greenway - I&M Canal Access
  • Hammel Woods
  • Rock Run Greenway - Paul V. Nichols Access
  • Rock Run Greenway - Black Road Access
  • Rock Run Greenway - Theodore Marsh

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.