
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Peoria, IL from $400 (68 Rentals)
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Mel Hasty Retirement Center

112 Wood Ct, Unit 2

1074 Spring Bay Rd

2615 W Hayes St

Lincoln Terrace Apartments
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1711 N Peoria Ave

The Avenue Apartments

2818 W Meidroth St

2909 W Wyoming St

1927-1931 Canterbury Dr

2005 S Stanley St

1516 S Lydia Ave

1200 N Orange St, Unit Basement Studio #4
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1208 NE Jefferson Ave

Civic Center Plaza Apartments

1531 S Lydia Ave

2909 W Wyoming St

1100 E Corrington Ave

2140 N Maryland Ave

1012 W Armstrong Ave, Unit 1012-1
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1505 N Peoria Ave

512 Camblin Ave

1212 N Frink St

627 Fairholm Ave

308 E Virginia Ave

812 SW Washington St

1810 North North Street
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2807 W Nevada St

1220 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave

820 E Virginia Ave

2010 West Malone Street
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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 | $1,071 | $575 | $1,500 |
| Cheap East Peoria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $575 | $2,500 |
| Cheap East Peoria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $547 | $2,440 |
| Cheap East Peoria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $620 | $1,775 |
| Cheap East Peoria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $630 | $3,300 |
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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 Linn St Commons in the Averyville neighborhood priced from $600. The Avenue Apartments in the Averyville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Peoria apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn St Commons | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Avenue Apartments | 1B/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Civic Center Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $803 |
| Stratford Apartments | Modern One Bedroom Apartment in East Peoria | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| EMR Apartments | 1/1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Stonecrest | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 812 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Winkler Lofts | Studio/Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Peoria, IL
As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Peoria area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Cypress Ridge Apartments in the starting from $1,465. The second greatest value East Peoria apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Stonecrest starting at $1,050 with a $1.17 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Ridge Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Stonecrest | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Lofts Partners, LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Stratford Apartments | Modern One Bedroom Apartment in East Peoria | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Winkler Place | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Winkler Village Apartments | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Linn St Commons | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 1200 N Orange St, Unit Basement Studio #4 | 1200 N Orange St | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Avenue Apartments | 1B/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Civic Center Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.34 |
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Getting Around East Peoria, IL
Walk Score®
31 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $803.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Peoria Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Peoria Apartment is $600 at Linn St Commons.
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 $750 at The Avenue Apartments.
Expert Rental Resources
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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