
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pekin, IN from $400 (41 Rentals)
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Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing

Mason Manor Apartments

Valley Ridge

Brookview Glen

Knobs Pointe Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

Stone Creek Apartments I & II
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Gaslight Square Apartments

Locust Grove Apartments

Willow Grove Apartments

Huntley Ridge New Albany

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Kingsfield Luxury Apartments

The Monroe

701-709 Etzler Dr

Meadows at Green Tree
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Glenview Apartments

Ashby

Willow Run

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Plaza Square Apartments

Nicholas Landing

The Breakwater

Heritage Springs Rentals

Heritage Square
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Klerner Lane Apartments

St. James Place

Foxtail Pointe

1743 Culbertson Ave

2925 Slevin St

116 E Harrison Ave

112 Boston Ct

3416 W Main St
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451 N 25th St

4435 Parker Ave

High Peaks

Arbor Place Apartments

1101 Stonebench Cir

High Park Apartments

312 Apple Tree Ln

322 N 24th St
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353 N 27th St
Pekin, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pekin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin Studio Apartments | $1,019 | $719 | $1,090 |
| Pekin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $984 | $200 | $1,660 |
| Pekin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $859 | $1,725 |
| Pekin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $806 | $2,010 |
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Cheapest Available Pekin Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pekin, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing in the Southern Indiana neighborhood priced from $200. Mason Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pekin apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $200 |
| Mason Manor Apartments | 3 | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Brookview Glen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $719 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1.1B | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| The Monroe | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 701-709 Etzler Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Meadows at Green Tree | The Prairie | 2BR,1BA | $905 |
| Glenview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
| Huntley Ridge New Albany | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Ashby | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Small | 1BR,1BA | $937 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pekin, IN and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pekin area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Lochwood in the in the Southern Indiana neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Pekin apartment is the The Arbor Model at Arbor Place Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Southern Indiana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pekin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochwood | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| Arbor Place Apartments | The Arbor | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Heritage Springs Rentals | Villas of Heritage Springs Townhomes | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Adelyn Apartments | 4229-8 | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Huntley Ridge New Albany | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Plaza Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Valley Ridge | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 701-709 Etzler Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1.1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pekin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pekin?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pekin is at Brookview Glen listed at $719.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pekin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pekin Apartment is $200 at Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pekin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pekin is starting from $863 at Courtyard Apartments.
What is the most affordable Pekin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Pekin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley Ridge and starts from $1,138.
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