1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Joliet, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Joliet, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $1,614 and +2% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Joliet
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Joliet
Compare Joliet's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Joliet.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Joliet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville, IL | 5.9 mi | $2,050 | +$630 (+44%) |
| Lockport, IL | 6.2 mi | $1,670 | +$250 (+18%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 7.5 mi | $2,155 | +$735 (+52%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 9.5 mi | $2,060 | +$640 (+45%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 14.5 mi | $1,690 | +$270 (+19%) |
| Lisle, IL | 16.9 mi | $1,830 | +$410 (+29%) |
| Darien, IL | 17 mi | $1,960 | +$540 (+38%) |
| Oswego, IL | 17.1 mi | $1,335 | $-85 (-6%) |
| Aurora, IL | 17.8 mi | $1,844 | +$424 (+30%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 19.2 mi | $1,910 | +$490 (+35%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 19.2 mi | $1,870 | +$450 (+32%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 19.5 mi | $1,840 | +$420 (+30%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Joliet — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Joliet?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Joliet, Illinois is $1,420 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $1,614.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Joliet?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,800 ($4,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Joliet expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Joliet's 1-bedroom median of $1,420 is +2% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 51th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Joliet rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Joliet ranks #63 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Joliet?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Oswego ($1,335).