What is the average apartment size in Joliet?

The average size for a Joliet, IL apartment is 807 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Joliet?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Joliet is $1,544 per month, a 15.34% increase from last years average of $1,338.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Joliet?

In Joliet, studios rent for $1,109 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,350 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,642 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,064 per month

What is the average apartment size in Joliet?

The typical apartment in Joliet offers about 807 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Joliet?

Studio apartments in Joliet average 440 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 655 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 898 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,179 sq. ft.

Joliet, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Joliet?

The typical rent budget in Joliet ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Joliet?

In Joliet, 26% of households rent while 74% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 06, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Joliet is $1,544, a 15.34% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,338.

Studio Apartments at $1,109 offer the most budget-friendly option with 440 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 655 square feet for $1,350, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,642 offer 898 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,179 sq ft) for $2,064, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Joliet, IL

Last updated: April 06, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,544	807 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,109	440 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,350	655 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,642	898 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,064	1,179 sq. ft.

Joliet, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Joliet, IL have increased by 15.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,338 to $1,544.

What's the typical rent budget in Joliet, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Joliet, IL (52%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Joliet, IL?

13,415 or 26% of the households in Joliet, IL are renter-occupied while 37,640 or 74% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Joliet, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Joliet City	$1,544

How Joliet Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Joliet	$1,544
Chicago	$2,455
Oak Park	$2,277
Evanston	$2,577
Naperville	$2,059
Skokie	$2,065
Aurora	$1,841
Champaign	$1,750
Dekalb	$1,151
Peoria	$1,307
Lombard	$2,037
Lisle	$1,896
Tinley Park	$1,955
Downers Grove, IL	$2,045
Romeoville, IL	$2,049
Clarendon Hills, IL	$1,568
Matteson, IL	$2,477
Oak Forest, IL	$1,326
Westmont, IL	$1,807
Bolingbrook, IL	$1,940
Richton Park, IL	$1,659

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Joliet apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.