Blutowne
501 West Washington St,
East Peoria, IL 61611
$1,270 - $2,515
Studio - 2 Beds
$958/month
Average Rent
693 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Peoria, IL is $958 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/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, $958 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,192 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,317 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.2%, which averages out to $32 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Sheridan Acres, West Peoria and Williamsburg Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Peoria.
Based on current rent prices, Warehouse Historic District, Downtown Peoria and Mount Hawley Manor are the most expensive neighborhoods in Peoria.
The neighborhoods in Peoria with the most apartments available are North Peoria, West Peoria and Downtown Peoria .
Because the average rent in Peoria is $958, you’ll want to make about $3,193 per month or $38,316 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.
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 - $1,317. You can expect to pay 3.1% less for groceries, 3.4% more for utilities, and 7.6% more for transportation.
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† 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.
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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.