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

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Meadows Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadows Apartments

140 Bluff St WEast Peoria, IL 61611
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Raintree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree Apartments

2811 Springfield RdEast Peoria, IL 61611
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Hillside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

100 Woodrow DrEast Peoria, IL 61611
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Stratford Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Arms

1900 Highview RdEast Peoria, IL 61611
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1411 W Barker Ave

PeoriaIL61606
property at 627 Fairholm Ave

$975

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627 Fairholm Ave

PeoriaIL61603
property at 308 E Virginia Ave

$975

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308 E Virginia Ave

PeoriaIL61603

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1833 N Wisconsin Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1833 N Wisconsin Ave

1833 N Wisconsin AvePeoria, IL 61603
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Madison Links Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Links Apartments

2405 Martin Luther King Jr DrPeoria, IL 61604
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2112-2117 N Linn St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2112-2117 N Linn St

2112-2117 N Linn StPeoria, IL 61604
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Peoria Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peoria Flats

2317-2331 Martin Luther King Jr DrPeoria, IL 61604
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1107 Pekin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1107 Pekin Ave

1107 Pekin AveCreve Coeur, IL 61610

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CV Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Cityscape2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$711
Winkler Village Apartments1BD 1BTH1BR,1BA$725
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$795
600 W High St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
The Hillsides1BDR1BR,1BA$875
EMR Apartments1/1 Standard1BR,1BA$897
Marquette PlaceStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
315 Main St, Unit Loft A315 Main St2BR,2BA$1.33
616 N Cooper St, Unit Unit A616 N Cooper St2BR,1BA$1.03
107 NE Roanoke Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.23
Cityscape2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.70
600 W High St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Winkler Village Apartments1BD 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.06
1401 E Richwoods Blvd, Unit 31401 E Richwoods Blvd1BR,1BA$1.08
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
CV Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,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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