
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Peoria, IL from $400 (70 Rentals)
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124 Kickapoo Dr

128 Kickapoo Dr

106 Elmwood St

Meadows Apartments

Raintree Apartments

126-128 Fauber Ln

Hillside Apartments

Stratford Arms

Lincoln Terrace Apartments
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517 Vine St

406 Morton St

1615 S Arago St

706 Spring St

800 S Greenlawn Ave

911 W Hurlburt St

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1401 E Richwoods Blvd, Unit 3

609 Tracy St

1927-1931 Canterbury Dr

1829 S Stanley St
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1209 North North Street

Glen Oak Towers

1714 S Livingston St

1214 W Butler St

The Avenue Apartments

1006 E Behrends Ave

152 Maywood Avenue

Civic Center Plaza Apartments

2210-2212 Knoxville Ave

1117 NE Glendale Ave
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1610 S Lydia Ave

Marquette Place

506 Caroline St

Stonecrest

1411 W Barker Ave

1605-1605 N Linn St

608 E Thrush Ave

627 Fairholm Ave

308 E Virginia Ave
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1806 N Peoria Ave

1833 N Wisconsin Ave

Madison Links Apartments

1315 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave

505 E Virginia Ave

1711 N Peoria Ave

1204 NE Madison Ave

2112-2117 N Linn St

Peoria Flats

1107 Pekin Ave
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East Peoria, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Peoria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap East Peoria Studio Apartments | $1,126 | $775 | $1,600 |
| Cheap East Peoria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $695 | $2,500 |
| Cheap East Peoria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $547 | $2,295 |
| Cheap East Peoria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $620 | $1,800 |
| Cheap East Peoria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $630 | $630 | $630 |
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Cheapest Available East Peoria Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Peoria, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at CV Apartments LLC priced from $700. Cityscape in the Averyville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $711. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Peoria apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV Apartments LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Cityscape | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $711 |
| Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Avenue Apartments | 1B/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| 600 W High St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Civic Center Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| The Hillsides | 1BDR | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| EMR Apartments | 1/1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $897 |
| Marquette Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Peoria, IL
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Peoria area is the $1.33 price per square foot 315 Main St Model at 315 Main St, Unit Loft A in the in the Averyville neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value East Peoria apartment is the 616 N Cooper St Model at 616 N Cooper St, Unit Unit A starting at $1,500 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Averyville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Peoria apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 315 Main St, Unit Loft A | 315 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 616 N Cooper St, Unit Unit A | 616 N Cooper St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 107 NE Roanoke Ave | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Cityscape | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| 600 W High St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 1401 E Richwoods Blvd, Unit 3 | 1401 E Richwoods Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Avenue Apartments | 1B/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Civic Center Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
| CV Apartments LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Peoria Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Peoria?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Peoria is at Civic Center Plaza Apartments listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Peoria Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Peoria Apartment is $700 at CV Apartments LLC.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Peoria Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Peoria is starting from $711 at Cityscape.
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