Peoria

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Peoria, AZ

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Mountains views and sports -- what's not to love?

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Located in the Sonoran Desert, Peoria combines suburban living with outdoor recreation opportunities. Lake Pleasant offers boating, fishing, and water sports, while the Hieroglyphic Mountains provide hiking trails and desert exploration. From Old Town to Vistancia, the city offers diverse housing options. Current rental rates average $1,390 for one-bedroom units and $1,680 for two bedrooms, with rates showing a 5% decrease over the past year. The P83 Entertainment District features the Peoria Sports Complex, spring training facility for the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners.

Founded in 1886 by settlers from Peoria, Illinois, the city maintains connections to its past while embracing growth. The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts anchors Old Town's cultural scene, hosting performances and community events throughout the year. Paloma Community Park, opened in 2020, adds to the city's recreational spaces with fishing lakes, sports facilities, and play areas. The Desert Empire development along Loop 303 continues to bring new employment opportunities to the area, while the Peoria Unified School District serves local students.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Peoria, AZ is $1,166 for a studio, $1,417 for one bedroom, $1,642 for two bedrooms, and $2,152 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peoria has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,417/month
724 Sq Ft
House
$2,467/month
1,818 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,475/month
857 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,959/month
1,363 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Peoria Traditional School

Public

Grades K-8

337 Students

Lake Pleasant Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

1,227 Students

Terramar Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

1,015 Students

Parkridge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

886 Students

Sunset Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,064 Students

Peoria Traditional School

Public

Grades K-8

337 Students

Lake Pleasant Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

1,227 Students

Terramar Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

1,015 Students

Parkridge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

886 Students

Sunset Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,064 Students

Centennial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,007 Students

Liberty High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,603 Students

Sunrise Mountain High School

Public

Grades 7-12

2,018 Students

Peoria High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,566 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Challenger Space Center
  • Deem Hills Recreation Area
  • Desert Outdoor Center-Lake Pleasant

Airports

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International

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Living in Peoria

Restaurants

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Eating out in Peoria starts when you try the restaurants that are native to Peoria; they are not located in any other city in the state of Arizona. Wild Horse West, Mercer’s Restaurant, Peoria Café, Barrel Grill & Modern Saloon, Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli, and The Moon Saloon make up the list. If you love family-owned and operated restaurants than you will love Mercer’s. They have been in business for 27 years and are known for their Salmon filets. Whatever you do, you have to try Wild Horse burgers; they were voted best in AZ out of the entire state! Wild West is also located about three miles from Lake Pleasant, making it the perfect place to eat with family while headed to or from the lake.

Peoria is no stranger to western cuisine. You can find popular eateries such as Salty Senorita, Rubio’s, Chipotle, On the Border, and Taqueria Los Angeles. Depending on what kind of fun you like to have when you at out, Salty Senorita is the top destination for cheap drinks and great Mexican food. Happy hour offers snacks for as little as $2.00 and the portion size is enough for two. If you want to enjoy the prices without the liquor, Salty also offers kid boxes and a full dinner menu, making it perfect for game day.

Shopping

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Peoria is home to five major shopping centers, and you will never get bored with the sales! The most popular mall is Arrowhead Towne Center. This mall has virtually every store you can imagine with major brands such as Toni & Guy, GNC, Express, Spencer’s, and much more. This mall has live events and gives kids a chance to play with events at the Disney Store. You can also expect to see fashion events and educational games and activities by National Geographic’s for Kids. During the summer, the Arrowhead Mall hosts their annual Summer Concert Series. It is the only mall in the valley that has live concerts every summer!

Another popular mall is the Westgate City Center. This shopping mall is located just outside of Historic Downtown Glendale, a very short drive from Peoria. Westgate is full of not only shopping but entertainment and restaurants. When it comes to shopping, though, you can find everything from clothing, shoes, toys, health, and beauty products. There is literally something for everybody at Westgate. You can bring kids, family, and even your date, you will be able to shop for everyone all at the same shopping center.

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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 November 2025.