Blutowne
501 West Washington St,
East Peoria, IL 61611
$1,630 - $2,510
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Peoria, IL
What is the average rent in Peoria, IL?
$970/month
Average Rent
695 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Peoria, IL is $970 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Peoria more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Peoria, you can expect to pay about $843 per month for a studio, $970 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,202 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,314 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Peoria, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $27 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Peoria, IL
Last Updated September 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
23%
Below $700/month
34%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Peoria?
Based on current rent prices, Sheridan Acres, West Peoria and North Peoria are the most affordable neighborhoods in Peoria.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Peoria?
Based on current rent prices, Warehouse Historic District, Downtown Peoria and Williamsburg Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in Peoria.
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Which Peoria neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Peoria with the most apartments available are North Peoria, Downtown Peoria and West Peoria .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Peoria, IL?
Because the average rent in Peoria is $970, you’ll want to make about $3,233 per month or $38,796 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Peoria, IL is 3.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Peoria is 17.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $843 - $1,314. You can expect to pay 3.1% less for groceries, 3.4% more for utilities, and 7.6% more for transportation.
How does Peoria, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Peoria, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.