Situated along the Des Plaines River Valley in Will County, Crest Hill combines small-town charm with convenient access to downtown Joliet. This city of 20,000 residents offers rental houses at an average rate of $1,458 for two-bedroom properties, making it more affordable than neighboring Romeoville and Plainfield. The Stern Park Gardens neighborhood features mature oak-lined streets and provides easy access to Broadway Street's local shops and eateries. Transportation options include Pace bus routes 505, 507, and 832 connecting to Joliet's transportation center, while Interstate 55 and Route 30 offer direct routes to Chicago's western suburbs. The established neighborhoods near Weber Road feature diverse housing options, with rental houses and townhomes situated close to grocery stores, pharmacies, and the Lockport Township Park District's sports fields and walking trails.