Joliet, Illinois · since 2006
Find a rental in Joliet, and know the block before you sign.
Local listings from Joliet-area landlords, plus neighborhood reports, school data and renter guides built from public sources you can check.
Built on public data
- Rent and commute figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, with the survey year on every number.
- School figures straight from the Illinois Report Card, linked to the official page.
- Apartment reviews only from verified residents. Paid listings are always labeled Featured.
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Neighborhood reports
Rent, commute and schools by area
Sourced facts only: Census rent and housing figures, Metra distances, parks and grocery stores nearby, and the school districts that serve each area.
West Side
- Median gross rent
- —
- Renter-occupied
- 22%
2020-2024 · Read the report →
East Side
- Median gross rent
- —
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
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Cathedral Area
- Median gross rent
- —
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
2020-2024 · Read the report →
Upper Bluff
- Median gross rent
- $1,175
- Renter-occupied
- 57%
2020-2024 · Read the report →
Ridgewood
- Median gross rent
- $1,511
- Renter-occupied
- 44%
2020-2024 · Read the report →
Downtown Joliet
- Median gross rent
- $1,110
- Renter-occupied
- 89%
2020-2024 · Read the report →
Guides
Renting in Joliet, explained
- Average Rent in Joliet, IL: Census Medians and HUD Fair Market Rents
Median gross rent for Joliet and six nearby suburbs from the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 ACS, plus HUD's FY 2027 Fair Market Rents, and why the numbers differ.
- Commuting from Joliet to Chicago: Metra, Pace and Driving
Scheduled Metra times and current fares from Joliet to LaSalle Street and Union Station, Pace express buses, interstate routes and Census commute data.
- Fair Housing Rules for Joliet Landlords: Protected Classes, Ads and Screening
Federal and Illinois fair housing protections, HUD's advertising rule, listing language to avoid, and screening basics for landlords renting in Joliet and nearby suburbs.
- Illinois Landlord-Tenant Law Basics for Joliet Renters and Landlords
Security deposit deadlines, deposit interest, notice periods under the Illinois Eviction Act, fee rules, retaliation and repair laws, plus Joliet's rental registration ordinance.
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