
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Pekin, IN from $400 (57 Rentals)
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Foxtail Pointe

Mason Manor Apartments

Valley Ridge

Brookview Glen

Courtyard Apartments

Knobs Pointe Apartments

Stone Creek Apartments I & II

Gaslight Square Apartments

Locust Grove Apartments
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Huntley Ridge New Albany

The Monroe

Glenview Apartments

Willow Run

Meadows at Green Tree

701-709 Etzler Dr

Ashby

Lakeview

Arbor Place Apartments
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Plaza Square Apartments

Nicholas Landing

Sheffield Square

Heritage Springs Rentals

Klerner Lane Apartments

Adelyn Apartments

Lochwood

Colonial Village Apartments

The Breakwater
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Greenbrier Apartments

The Bend

Heritage Square

Plum Ridge Apartments

Villas at Green Valley

Grove Park

1743 Culbertson Ave

112 Boston Ct

Kingsfield Luxury Apartments

4435 Parker Ave
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608 E 8th St

High Park Apartments

High Peaks

3911 Larkwood Ave

3831 Horne Ave

2404 Montgomery St

322 N 24th St

St. James Place Apartments

2830-2834 Charlestown Rd

714 S 42nd St
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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 | $1,098 | $719 | $1,215 |
| Pekin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $200 | $1,780 |
| Pekin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $781 | $1,612 |
| Pekin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $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 Clarksville neighborhood priced from $200. Brookview Glen in the New Albany neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $719. 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 |
| Brookview Glen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $719 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1.1B | 1BR,1BA | $739 |
| The Monroe | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Knobs Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $859 |
| Glenview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| 701-709 Etzler Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Meadows at Green Tree | The Elm | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Ashby | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Small | 1BR,1BA | $937 |
| High Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $962 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pekin, IN and Nearby
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pekin area is the $0.96 price per square foot The Arbor Model at Arbor Place Apartments in the in the New Albany neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Pekin apartment is the Villas of Heritage Springs Townhomes Model at Heritage Springs Rentals starting at $1,150 with a $1.00 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Place Apartments | The Arbor | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Heritage Springs Rentals | Villas of Heritage Springs Townhomes | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Plum Ridge Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Valley Ridge | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Adelyn Apartments | 4229-9 | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Knobs Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Plaza Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 701-709 Etzler Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| The Monroe | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pekin Apartments
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 $813 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 Heritage Springs Rentals and starts from $1,150.
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