Blutowne
501 West Washington St,
East Peoria, IL 61611
$1,610 - $2,470
Studio - 2 Beds
Peoria
Peoria, IL Area Guide
The Riverfront City dazzles -- and it has the awards to show for it.
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Welcome to Peoria, Illinois, a historic riverside community along the Illinois River. From downtown apartments to single-family homes in the West Bluff Historic District, Peoria offers diverse housing options for renters. Currently, one-bedroom apartments rent for around $927, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,181 and three-bedroom options at approximately $1,272 per month. Annual rent increases average 1.4%. Notable residential areas include Dunlap, the Moss-Bradley district near Bradley University, and Northwest Peoria near The Shoppes at Grand Prairie.
Peoria combines city living with natural surroundings, highlighted by Grandview Drive's sweeping views of the Illinois River valley. The city maintains 9,000 acres of parks, including Forest Park Nature Center's hiking trails and Glen Oak Park, which features the Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden. Downtown, residents enjoy entertainment at the Peoria Civic Center and can explore the Peoria Riverfront Museum. The city serves as a major healthcare hub with three hospitals, while Bradley University enriches the community with educational and cultural opportunities. As a nod to local history, Peoria earned fame as the "Whiskey Capital of the World" in the 19th century, with its numerous distilleries contributing significantly to Civil War-era tax revenue.
Explore the City
Tutor style large homes are popular within the historic district of West Bluff.
At Donovan Park in North Peoria, residents enjoy walking their dogs in the early morning.
Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the waterfront at Riverfront Park.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Peoria, IL is $855 for a studio, $994 for one bedroom, $1,205 for two bedrooms, and $1,238 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peoria has increased by 4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$994/month
692 Sq Ft
House
$1,354/month
1,244 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,633/month
1,428 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Peoria, IL is 4.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Peoria is 18.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $855 - $1,238. You can expect to pay 0.3% less for groceries, 3.7% more for utilities, and 4.4% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Peoria, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
49
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
31
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
46
/ 100
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.
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
Hollis Consolidated Grade School
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Grades K-8
Public
Grades K-8
Wilder-Waite Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
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Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades K-8
Hollis Consolidated Grade School
Public
Grades K-8
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades 9-12
Limestone Community High School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Forest Park Nature Center
- Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
- Peoria Zoo
- Peoria Riverfront Museum
- Wildlife Prairie State Park
Military Bases
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.