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Bradley University Peoria, IL

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Established in 1897, Bradley University is a top-ranked private institution offering undergraduate and graduate students the opportunities and resources of a larger university paired with the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university. With more than 185 academic programs to choose from, Bradley educates leaders, innovators, and contributors to the well-being of all humanity. BU is often recognized for its academic rigor, value, and student engagement. A variety of apartments, lofts, and houses are available for rent within close proximity to Bradley. Neighborhoods especially convenient to the BU campus include West Bluff, Downtown Peoria, and Central Peoria. Easy access to I-74 allows for simple commutes and travels. Over 240 student organizations, NCAA Division I Braves athletic teams, and a range of outstanding fine arts and entertainment contribute activities and a great sense of community to the Bradley campus. Peoria provides the urban benefits of a big city and the personality of a small town. Chicago, Saint Louis, and Indianapolis are all within a three-hour drive of Bradley—perfect for a weekend getaway.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Peoria, IL is $854 for a studio, $1,028 for one bedroom, $1,244 for two bedrooms, and $1,267 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peoria has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 543 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $854/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 679 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,028/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 953 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,244/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,151 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,267/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Wilder-Waite Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

390 Students

Washington Gifted School

Public

Grades K-8

308 Students

Ridgeview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

433 Students

Northmoor-Edison Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

363 Students

Charter Oak Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

341 Students

Washington Gifted School

Public

Grades K-8

308 Students

Hollis Consolidated Grade School

Public

Grades K-8

143 Students

Limestone Walters Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

159 Students

Norwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

140 Students

Rolling Acres Middle School

Public

Grades K-12

352 Students

Richwoods High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,615 Students

Rolling Acres Middle School

Public

Grades K-12

352 Students

Limestone Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

854 Students

Peoria High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,264 Students

Manual High School

Public

Grades 9-12

659 Students

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Peoria Riverfront Museum
  • Peoria Zoo
  • Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
  • Forest Park Nature Center
  • Wildlife Prairie State Park

Airports

  • General Downing - Peoria International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.