Apartments For Rent in Kankakee, IL

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Apartments For Rent Near Kankakee, IL

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What Locals Say about Kankakee

Review Highlights

Kankakee energizes with riverfront walks, historic homes, easy drives, and small-town ease. People like river and parks, walkable schools and shops, downtown events, and light traffic. They dislike crime, late-night noise, rundown blocks, weak transit, and dim lighting.
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  • Donna Tymec
    "I use my car everything is accessible with in 2-10 minutes. Buses run till 11 pm. Commute is easy hardly any congestion when traffic comes "
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  • Vinnie Crump
    "Like that most people are friendly . People have ongoing relationships with neighbors and feel safe. People with dogs seem to respect their neighbors and boundaries don’t leave their dogs outside all evening just letting them bark and bark and bark "
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  • Sluiterdbm
    "Plenty of people walking dogs in the neighborhood and a park down by the river as well. Very nice neighborhood!"
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  • Sluiterdbm
    "I’ve lived here for 22 years in the historic district and there are very unique historical homes to enjoy on walks and friendly neighbors. Very beautiful sunsets over the river to enjoy as well!"
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  • Kathleen Donovan Downey
    "…………Herscher is a great school district. Friendly neighborhood. Nice state park nearby. Safe for kids to play outside. "
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  • Kevali Amphy
    "I wouldn’t take public transportation unless absolutely necessary. Little to no traffic. State and local police are active."
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  • Maliknorsworthy
    "ne of the main roles of parents is providing encouragement, support and access to activities that enable a child to master key developmental"
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  • Olivia Johnson
    "Great access love this community. I am foreign here born and raised. I appreciate everything in this community."
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  • Lateesakfoster93
    "I’ve Been here all my life..very small and quiet.I will recommend if anyone is looking for a smaller town to live."
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  • Mark E. H.
    "Great schools and right next to Hawkins Park with a 2/3 mile jogging track. Close to hospitals. Country living. "
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  • Angela W.
    "It’s run down. People don’t try to improve their property, they do the bare minimum. The Alderman doesn’t enforce anything they just get a check."
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  • Danniiemarie
    "It’s loud at night where I’m by, parties and drinking plus smoking all through the night. If you want to live here just beware"
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  • Olivia Q.
    "I don’t like it.hear to many gun shots, have had a package stolen from my front porch and the lighting outside for the streets suck they aren’t bright at all "
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  • Cristinatrujillo5783
    "No one helps out no one turns in the bad Guys it needs to stop we need to come together to make it town better "
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  • Kennice B.
    "I lived here for 1 yr it's been pretty quiet nice place to live so far will recommend neighborhood to anyone "
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  • Cristinatrujillo5783
    "None we have no events and there is always shooting in the area and they go to jail for a week and get out "
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  • Gerraile
    "There are parks and green spaces but you have to travel through intrepid waters or neighborhoods to get to some. "
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  • Michelle B.
    "not the best neighborhood, some areas are good some are not so great. Be sure to do your research on the areas before making your decision."
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  • Ayersloretta53
    "I've lived in this area for six years and it has been going down hill every since. Loud music and roudy people are moving into thr area."
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  • Nimon B.
    "only one dog in my neighborhood and they pick up after it...but over all it's a really nice neighborhood where I stay at."
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  • Djsluiter
    "We have a holiday housewalk and are constantly doing special events. For Christmas our neighborhood has just started a parade of lights and in the summer there are bike races and block parties, wine and cheese events etc. "
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  • Djsluiter
    "Great place with good parks and plenty of areas to walk dogs. There is the Kankakee River that is always a good place to bring dogs. "
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  • Donnajones287
    "Lived here for almost two years now and this town sucks and the police are even worse. It's not safe here and the hookers walk around with there gas and wash cups to let it know there open for business. "
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  • Kellielafevor
    "Our community does amazing things. The farmers market, downtown activities, the public library. We love our daycare and preschool in the district. "
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Average Rent Trends in Kankakee, IL

Rent in Kankakee, IL varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Aug 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$975
Jul 2025$1,100
Aug 2025$1,200
Sep 2025$1,100
Oct 2025$1,100
Nov 2025$1,105
Dec 2025$1,050
Jan 2026$1,095
Feb 2026$1,300
Mar 2026$1,150
Apr 2026$1,139
May 2026$1,100
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$850$1,100$1,500$2,400$1,150
Apartments and Condos$850$1,200$1,650—$995
Houses—$1,100$1,500$2,400$1,900
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Kankakee, IL

  • What is the average rent in Kankakee, IL?
    The average rent in Kankakee, IL is $1,150. Rent prices range from $750 to as much as $5,000, depending on the type of rental.
  • How does the rent in Kankakee, IL compare to the national average?
    Average rent in Kankakee, IL is about 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,910. That means it is less expensive to rent in Kankakee compared to the U.S. average.
  • What is the average rent in Kankakee, IL, by number of bedrooms?
    The average rent in Kankakee, IL is $900 for a studio, $850 for a 1 bedroom, $1,100 for a 2 bedroom, $1,500 for a 3 bedroom, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom.
  • How have rent prices in Kankakee, IL changed compared to last year?
    In the past year, the average rent price in Kankakee, IL has increased by $50. That means the average rent is 4% higher than last year.
  • How many available rental listings are in Kankakee, IL?
    There are 39 available rental listings in Kankakee, IL.
  • What are some zip codes in Kankakee, IL?
    Kankakee, IL includes zip codes such as: 60901, 60910.
  • What are some cities near Kankakee, IL?
    Some nearby cities include: Bradley, Limestone, Aroma Park, Bourbonnais, Sammons Point. These cities may have more rental options to explore.