2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Joliet, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Joliet, Illinois as of October 2026. That's +4% lower than the citywide median of $1,675 and +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $645 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | East Peoria | $940 |
| 6 | Quincy | $950 |
| 7 | Peoria Heights | $980 |
| 8 | Rantoul | $980 |
| 9 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 10 | Decatur | $995 |
| 11 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 12 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 13 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 14 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 15 | Marion | $1,020 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 4 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 6 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 7 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 8 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 9 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 10 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 11 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 12 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 13 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
| 14 | Elmhurst | $2,310 |
| 15 | Geneva | $2,300 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Joliet.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Joliet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville, IL | 5.9 mi | $2,310 | +$710 (+44%) |
| Lockport, IL | 6.2 mi | $1,890 | +$290 (+18%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 7.5 mi | $2,455 | +$855 (+53%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 9.5 mi | $2,325 | +$725 (+45%) |
| Woodridge, IL | 14.5 mi | $1,910 | +$310 (+19%) |
| Lisle, IL | 16.9 mi | $2,070 | +$470 (+29%) |
| Darien, IL | 17 mi | $2,210 | +$610 (+38%) |
| Oswego, IL | 17.1 mi | $1,695 | +$95 (+6%) |
| Aurora, IL | 17.8 mi | $2,102 | +$502 (+31%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 19.2 mi | $2,160 | +$560 (+35%) |
| Willowbrook, IL | 19.2 mi | $2,110 | +$510 (+32%) |
| Downers Grove, IL | 19.5 mi | $2,080 | +$480 (+30%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Joliet — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Joliet?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Joliet, Illinois is $1,600 per month. This is +4% below the citywide median of $1,675.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Joliet?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Joliet expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Joliet's 2-bedroom median of $1,600 is +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Joliet rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 137 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Joliet ranks #60 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Joliet?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Joliet.