Kankakee County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.

Kankakee County, IL map of rent costs by neighborhood

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On average, the cost of rent in Kankakee County is about $1,085 per month. This puts it in the 59th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,330. Households in Kankakee County have a median income of $5,244 per month so the average renter in Kankakee County is spending roughly 21% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in Kankakee County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Kankakee County is $204,918 right now, which is lower than counties nearby, meaning that rents in Kankakee County also tend to be lower versus these nearby counties.

Higher rent prices are common in the western parts of Kankakee County while lower rent rates are often available in southeastern areas.

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