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Rental Market Trends in Peoria, IL

What is the average rent in Peoria, IL?

$1,026/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Peoria, IL is $1,026 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/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 $854 per month for a studio, $1,026 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,245 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,267 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$854/month
543 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,026/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,245/month
953 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,267/month
1,151 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,104/month
806 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,184/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,387/month
1,425 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Peoria, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $36 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Peoria, IL
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Peoria, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
20% Below $700/month
28% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
13% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Peoria?

Based on current rent prices, West Peoria, North Peoria and Downtown Peoria are the most affordable neighborhoods in Peoria.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Peoria
$950/month
608 Sq Ft
North Peoria
$1,083/month
717 Sq Ft
Downtown Peoria
$1,412/month
731 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Peoria?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Peoria, North Peoria and West Peoria are the most expensive neighborhoods in Peoria.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Peoria
$1,412/month
731 Sq Ft
North Peoria
$1,083/month
717 Sq Ft
West Peoria
$950/month
608 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Peoria
$1,083/month
717 Sq Ft
Downtown Peoria
$1,412/month
731 Sq Ft
West Peoria
$950/month
608 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Peoria is $1,026, you’ll want to make about $3,420 per month or $41,040 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 4.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Peoria is 18.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $854 - $1,267. 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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Peoria, IL

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How does Peoria, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

West Peoria

Peoria, IL

Downtown Peoria

Peoria, IL

Studio
$734/month
$1,028/month
One Bedroom
$790/month
$1,370/month
Two Bedroom
$1,061/month
$1,497/month
Three Bedroom
$771/month
$1,763/month
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501 West Washington St,
East Peoria, IL 61611

$2,200 - $2,300

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The Grove Apartments

1526 W Candletree Dr,
Peoria, IL 61614

$975 - $1,575

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733 SW Washington St,
Peoria, IL 61602

$1,095 - $1,500

Studio - 1 Bed

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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 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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