What is the average apartment size in Joliet?

The average size for a Joliet, IL apartment is 778 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 Sep / 2025, the average rent in Joliet is $1,336 per month, a 1.44% increase from last year’s average of $1,317.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Joliet?

In Joliet, studios rent for $1,030 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,143 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,435 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,614 per month

What is the average apartment size in Joliet?

The typical apartment in Joliet offers about 778 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 427 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 624 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 868 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,113 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 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Joliet?

In Joliet, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Joliet is $1,336, a 1.44% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,317.

Studio Apartments at $1,030 offer the most budget-friendly option with 427 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 624 square feet for $1,143, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,435 offer 868 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,113 sq ft) for $1,614, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Joliet, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,336	778 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,030	427 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,143	624 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,435	868 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,614	1,113 sq. ft.

Joliet, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Joliet, IL have increased by 1.44% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,317 to $1,336.

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

The largest share of rentals in Joliet, IL (63%) 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?

13,633 or 27% of the households in Joliet, IL are renter-occupied while 37,015 or 73% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Joliet, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Joliet City	$1,336

How Joliet Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Joliet	$1,336
Skokie	$2,041
Naperville	$2,057
Chicago	$2,461
Aurora	$1,856
Evanston	$2,577
Oak Park	$2,176
Rockford	$1,260
Lisle, IL	$1,854
Willowbrook, IL	$1,964
Clarendon Hills, IL	$1,693
Downers Grove, IL	$2,029
Tinley Park, IL	$1,938
Matteson, IL	$2,367
Romeoville, IL	$2,130
Plainfield, IL	$2,140

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.