What is the average rent of an apartment in Kankakee, IL?

The average rent of an apartment in Kankakee, IL is $917 per month. This is about 53% lower than the national average.

When is the average rent cheapest in Kankakee, IL?

In the last year, the average rent in Kankakee, IL was lowest in May 2025 when it was $975 per month.

When is the average rent most expensive in Kankakee, IL?

In the last year, the average rent in Kankakee, IL was highest in Aug 2025 when it was $1,200 per month.

How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Kankakee, IL?

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Kankakee, IL is $850 per month. That is about $50 less than the cost of a studio apartment.

How many available rental listings are in Kankakee, IL?

There are 41 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.

Kankakee, IL Apartments For Rent

79 rentals

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PET FRIENDLY
$1,819 - $2,645/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Lake+House Apartments | Wood Creek Rd,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$1,923 - $3,552/mo
Studio-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
One Wheeling Town Center | W Dundee Rd,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,045 - $2,675/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Northgate Crossing of Wheeling | Hudson Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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FURNISHED
$1,520 - $2,377/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Foxboro Apartments | Foxboro Dr,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,639 - $1,962/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Mandalane | Manda Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,755 - $2,160/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Mallard Lake | Teal Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,805 - $2,645/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Arlington Club Apartments | Baldwin Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,838 - $3,072/mo
Studio-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Uptown 500 | W Dundee Rd,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,549 - $2,009/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
ReNew Lake Arlington | Corey Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$849 - $1,399/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Sherwood Forest Apartments | W Jeffery St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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$3,500/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,000 sqft
599 Prestwick Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$1,795/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
900 sqft
404 Inland Dr #2B,
Wheeling, IL 60090
$2,300/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
900 sqft
847 Oxford Pl #847,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,395/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
450 Bridle Trl #450,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,200/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,365 sqft
475 Plum Creek Dr #206,
Wheeling, IL 60090
FURNISHED
$18,936/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
901 W Dundee Rd #ID1285052P,
Wheeling, IL 60090
FURNISHED
$21,235/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
121 King Ct #ID1285053P,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,800/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,219 sqft
11 E Willow Rd,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,300/mo
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft
1314 Ely Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$875/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
347 W Station St #2E,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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$1,295/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 sqft
910 N River Dr #209,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,200/mo
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,240 sqft
906 W Walnut St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,780/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 sqft
409 Inland Dr #2B,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,425/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft
894-896 Prospect Ave #2,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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$2,300/mo
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,548 sqft
851 E Bourbonnais St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,690/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,250 sqft
1159 Northbury Ln #D2,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,675/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
750 sqft
406 Inland Dr #3A,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,550/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
750 sqft
390 Inland Dr #2A,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,100/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 sqft
475 Plum Creek Dr #107,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$1,300/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 sqft
564 N Indiana Ave #1-2-8,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,305 sqft
1028 Valley Stream Dr,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$1,850/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
480 Pleasant Run Dr #C,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$800/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
750 sqft
250 N 6th Ave #2N,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,525/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
750 sqft
409 Inland Dr #2A,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$4,000/mo
Total price
Studio
1 Bath
1,500 sqft
709-711 W Seneca St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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$1,195/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
850 sqft
319 S 5th Ave #1,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,800/mo
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,216 sqft
1827 Pierson Pkwy,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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$225/mo
Studio
1 Bath
1341 W Station St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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$800/mo
Studio
1 Bath
347 W Station St #1W,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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14 houses for rent in Kankakee, IL
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,950/mo
4 bd
2 ba
2,300 sqft
538 Commanche Trl,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 13 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,995/mo
3 bd
2 ba
920 sqft
939 S Fletcher Dr,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,308 sqft
373 N Adams St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
$2,500/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,532 sqft
1773 Shoshonee Trl #1773,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,550/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
286 E Norman Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
$1,300/mo
2 bd
1 ba
575 E Oak St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,350 sqft
362 Marion Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
$1,900/mo
6 bd
1 ba
661 N Indiana Ave,
Kankakee, IL 60901
$1,795/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,220 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Kankakee, IL 60901
$950/mo
1 bd
1 ba
390 W Walnut St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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6 townhomes for rent in Kankakee, IL
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FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,300/mo
Total price
2 bd
2 ba
Room for rent
838 Cambridge Pl #130c,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$3,200/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,850 sqft
361 Alexia Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$2,450/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,300 sqft
1334 Longacre Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$2,700/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,335 sqft
525 Commanche Trl,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,350/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,100 sqft
1202 Spur Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
$2,000/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,100 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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25 rentals with air conditioning in Kankakee, IL
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,308 sqft
373 N Adams St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,300/mo
Total price
2 bd
2 ba
Room for rent
838 Cambridge Pl #130c,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$1,800/mo
2 bd
1 ba
950 sqft
266 12th St #C,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,850/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,400 sqft
584 Fairway View Dr #2J,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$3,200/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,850 sqft
361 Alexia Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$2,450/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,300 sqft
1334 Longacre Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$1,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1153 S Forums Ct #3A,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,950/mo
4 bd
2 ba
2,300 sqft
538 Commanche Trl,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
2 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
354 Inland Dr #2B,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$1,550/mo
2 bd
1 ba
407 S Alma Ave #2,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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15 pet-friendly rentals in Kankakee, IL
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,308 sqft
373 N Adams St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
2 bd
1 ba
928 Ridgefield Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,850/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,400 sqft
584 Fairway View Dr #2J,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,100/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,100 sqft
1054 Deerpath Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,950/mo
4 bd
2 ba
2,300 sqft
538 Commanche Trl,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
2 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
354 Inland Dr #2B,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
1168 Middlebury Ln #1168,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,550/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
286 E Norman Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 13 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,995/mo
3 bd
2 ba
920 sqft
939 S Fletcher Dr,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,350/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,100 sqft
1202 Spur Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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13 rentals with a garage in Kankakee, IL
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,308 sqft
373 N Adams St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,300/mo
Total price
2 bd
2 ba
Room for rent
838 Cambridge Pl #130c,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
2 bd
1 ba
928 Ridgefield Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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$3,200/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,850 sqft
361 Alexia Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,100/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,100 sqft
1054 Deerpath Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
$2,450/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,300 sqft
1334 Longacre Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,950/mo
4 bd
2 ba
2,300 sqft
538 Commanche Trl,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
1168 Middlebury Ln #1168,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,550/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
286 E Norman Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 13 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,995/mo
3 bd
2 ba
920 sqft
939 S Fletcher Dr,
Wheeling, IL 60090
Explore by rental type - Single Family
14 houses for rent in Kankakee, IL
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,950/mo
4 bd
2 ba
2,300 sqft
538 Commanche Trl,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 13 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,995/mo
3 bd
2 ba
920 sqft
939 S Fletcher Dr,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,308 sqft
373 N Adams St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
$2,500/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,532 sqft
1773 Shoshonee Trl #1773,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,550/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
286 E Norman Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
$1,300/mo
2 bd
1 ba
575 E Oak St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,350 sqft
362 Marion Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
$1,900/mo
6 bd
1 ba
661 N Indiana Ave,
Kankakee, IL 60901
$1,795/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,220 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Kankakee, IL 60901
$950/mo
1 bd
1 ba
390 W Walnut St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
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6 townhomes for rent in Kankakee, IL
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FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,300/mo
Total price
2 bd
2 ba
Room for rent
838 Cambridge Pl #130c,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
$3,200/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,850 sqft
361 Alexia Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
$2,450/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,300 sqft
1334 Longacre Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
$2,700/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,335 sqft
525 Commanche Trl,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,350/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,100 sqft
1202 Spur Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
$2,000/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,100 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Wheeling, IL 60090
Explore by feature - Air Conditioning
25 rentals with air conditioning in Kankakee, IL
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,308 sqft
373 N Adams St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
APPLY INSTANTLY
FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,300/mo
Total price
2 bd
2 ba
Room for rent
838 Cambridge Pl #130c,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
$1,800/mo
2 bd
1 ba
950 sqft
266 12th St #C,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,850/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,400 sqft
584 Fairway View Dr #2J,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
$3,200/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,850 sqft
361 Alexia Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
$2,450/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,300 sqft
1334 Longacre Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
$1,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1153 S Forums Ct #3A,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,950/mo
4 bd
2 ba
2,300 sqft
538 Commanche Trl,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
2 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
354 Inland Dr #2B,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$1,550/mo
2 bd
1 ba
407 S Alma Ave #2,
Kankakee, IL 60901
Explore by feature - Pet Friendly
15 pet-friendly rentals in Kankakee, IL
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,308 sqft
373 N Adams St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
2 bd
1 ba
928 Ridgefield Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,850/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,400 sqft
584 Fairway View Dr #2J,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,100/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,100 sqft
1054 Deerpath Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,950/mo
4 bd
2 ba
2,300 sqft
538 Commanche Trl,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$1,950/mo
2 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
354 Inland Dr #2B,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
1168 Middlebury Ln #1168,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,550/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
286 E Norman Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 13 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,995/mo
3 bd
2 ba
920 sqft
939 S Fletcher Dr,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,350/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,100 sqft
1202 Spur Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
Explore by feature - Garage
13 rentals with a garage in Kankakee, IL
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,308 sqft
373 N Adams St,
Kankakee, IL 60901
APPLY INSTANTLY
FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,300/mo
Total price
2 bd
2 ba
Room for rent
838 Cambridge Pl #130c,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
2 bd
1 ba
928 Ridgefield Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
$3,200/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,850 sqft
361 Alexia Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,100/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,100 sqft
1054 Deerpath Ct,
Wheeling, IL 60090
APPLY INSTANTLY
$2,450/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,300 sqft
1334 Longacre Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,950/mo
4 bd
2 ba
2,300 sqft
538 Commanche Trl,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
1168 Middlebury Ln #1168,
Wheeling, IL 60090
PET FRIENDLY
$2,550/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
286 E Norman Ln,
Wheeling, IL 60090
NEW - 13 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,995/mo
3 bd
2 ba
920 sqft
939 S Fletcher Dr,
Wheeling, IL 60090

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
Resident
2mo ago
"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
Resident
4mo ago
"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
Resident
10mo ago
"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
Resident
11mo ago
"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
Resident
1y ago
"…………Herscher is a great school district. Friendly neighborhood. Nice state park nearby. Safe for kids to play outside. "
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Kevali Amphy
Resident
1y ago
"I wouldn’t take public transportation unless absolutely necessary. Little to no traffic. State and local police are active."
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Maliknorsworthy
Visitor
1y ago
"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
Resident
1y ago
"Great access love this community. I am foreign here born and raised. I appreciate everything in this community."
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Lateesakfoster93
Resident
2y ago
"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.
Resident
5y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"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
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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 Jul 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Aug 2025.

Month	Average rent
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
Jun 2026	$1,195
Jul 2026	$1,150

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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In July 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$850	$1,250	$1,795	$1,750	$1,183
Apartments and Condos	$825	$1,265	—	—	$1,050
Houses	$933	$1,100	$1,900	$1,750	$1,800

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Kankakee, IL

What is the average rent of an apartment in Kankakee, IL?
The average rent of an apartment in Kankakee, IL is $917 per month. This is about 53% lower than the national average.
When is the average rent cheapest in Kankakee, IL?
In the last year, the average rent in Kankakee, IL was lowest in May 2025 when it was $975 per month.
When is the average rent most expensive in Kankakee, IL?
In the last year, the average rent in Kankakee, IL was highest in Aug 2025 when it was $1,200 per month.
How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Kankakee, IL?
The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Kankakee, IL is $850 per month. That is about $50 less than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many available rental listings are in Kankakee, IL?
There are 41 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.

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