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Rental Market Trends in Elmwood, IL

What is the average rent in Elmwood, IL?

$896/month

Average Rent

639 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

Elmwood, IL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Elmwood, IL is $896 per month. This is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making renting in Elmwood more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Elmwood average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Elmwood average $896 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Elmwood average $1,082 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Elmwood average or more per month.

Data Updated: July 1, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$896/month
639 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,082/month
0 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Elmwood, IL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $18 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2026
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Rent Ranges in Elmwood, IL
Last Updated July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elmwood, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
100% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elmwood, IL?

Because the average rent in Elmwood is $896, you’ll want to make about $2,986 per month or $35,832 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Elmwood, IL

414 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Elmwood We Think You'll Love

The Grove Apartments

The Grove Apartments

1526 W Candletree Dr,
Peoria, IL 61614

1-3 Beds | $975 - $1,575

Flats at Dunlap

Flats at Dunlap

7150 N Terra Vista Dr,
Peoria, IL 61614

1-3 Beds | $1,090 - $1,615

Covington Place

Covington Place

1308 W Covington Ct,
Peoria, IL 61614

2 Beds | $1,045 - $1,195

Prairie Lakes Apartments

Prairie Lakes Apartments

1700 W Coneflower Dr,
Peoria, IL 61615

1-2 Beds | $1,444 - $2,273

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Elmwood?

The average rent in Elmwood is $896 per month, which is 46.1% lower than the national average of $1,662.

Are rents going up or down in Elmwood?

Rents in Elmwood, IL are decreasing, with prices down 2.1% year-over-year and $18 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Elmwood?

In Elmwood, IL, 100% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Illinois Elmwood Rental Trends

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 June 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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