Kankakee, IL rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Kankakee, IL is $1,200.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $2,200.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $700 | 4 |
| $800 | 10 |
| $900 | 5 |
| $1,000 | 4 |
| $1,100 | 7 |
| $1,200 | 7 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 7 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $200 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $875 | $1,000 |
| Feb | $900 | $1,100 |
| Mar | $1,050 | $1,035 |
| Apr | $1,050 | $1,143 |
| May | $950 | $975 |
| Jun | $900 | $975 |
| Jul | $850 | $1,100 |
| Aug | $950 | $1,200 |
| Sep | $1,040 | No data |
| Oct | $995 | No data |
| Nov | $950 | No data |
| Dec | $975 | No data |
Market temperature
The Kankakee, IL rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Kankakee, IL is 43% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Kankakee, IL?
The average rent in Kankakee, IL is $1,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Kankakee, IL?
Houses in Kankakee, IL rent between $450 - $2,200 with an average rent of $1,200.
3. How has the rent in Kankakee, IL changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Kankakee, IL increased by $200
4. How much has the rent in Kankakee, IL increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Kankakee, IL did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Kankakee, IL?
There are currently 42 rentals available in Kankakee, IL.
6. How do rent prices in Kankakee, IL compare with the national average?
The average rent in Kankakee, IL is $1,200 — 42.86% lower the national average of $2,100.