New Lenox

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New Lenox, IL

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A growing suburban community near Chicago

Suburban Convenient Commuter Public Transportation

New Lenox is a family-friendly suburban village just east of Joliet and about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. With a convenient strip of diverse restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options like an upscale movie theater, New Lenox is quickly becoming a suburban hotspot for families or any renter looking for affordability and convenience in and around Chicago. Single-family home rentals and affordable apartments can bound close to the intersection of U.S. Highway 30 and North Cedar Road — a major thoroughfare — or up near the Potawatomi Woods County Forest Preserve.

Thanks to the highway it’s easy to head in Joliet for anything New Lenox can’t provide, and there’s also easy access to the New Lenox metro stop that will ferry you into Downtown Chicago or anywhere along the way. New Lenox provides convenience all around in this charming section of Illinois.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in New Lenox, IL is $1,750 for a studio, $2,035 for one bedroom, $2,314 for two bedrooms, and $1,753 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Lenox has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,035/month
832 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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

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Minimal Transit

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

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Spencer Crossing

Public

Grades 4-6

505 Students

9
out of 10

Nelson Ridge School

Public

Grades 4-6

470 Students

9
out of 10

Bentley Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-6

374 Students

9
out of 10

Nelson Prairie School

Public

Grades 1-3

406 Students

8
out of 10

Arnold J Tyler School

Public

Grades 1-3

375 Students

8
out of 10

Liberty Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

593 Students

8
out of 10

Alex M Martino Jr High School

Public

Grades 7-8

574 Students

7
out of 10

Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center

Public

Grades PK-8

144 Students

Rating Unavailable
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Lincoln Way West

Public

Grades 9-12

1,994 Students

10
out of 10

Lincoln-Way Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,962 Students

10
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

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