
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pekin, IN from $400 (55 Rentals)
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Valley Ridge

Brookview Glen

Knobs Pointe Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

Willow Run

Stone Creek Apartments I & II

Gaslight Square Apartments

Locust Grove Apartments

Willow Grove Apartments
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Mason Manor Apartments

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Kingsfield Luxury Apartments

Huntley Ridge New Albany

The Monroe

701-709 Etzler Dr

Meadows at Green Tree

Glenview Apartments

Ashby

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Plaza Square Apartments

Heritage Springs Rentals
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Klerner Lane Apartments

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Greenbrier Apartments

Sheffield Square

The Bend

Colonial Village Apartments

Heritage Square

Adelyn Apartments

The Breakwater

Lochwood
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Highland Glen

Silver Creek Commons East & West

Grove Park

Foxtail Pointe

1743 Culbertson Ave

2121 Culbertson Ave

112 Boston Ct

3416 W Main St

451 N 25th St

4435 Parker Ave
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High Park Apartments

Arbor Place Apartments

High Peaks

2530 St Xavier St

616 N 28th St

127 Boston Ct

4235 Mel Smith Rd

4231 Mel Smith Rd

714 S 42nd St

219 N 37th 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 | $1,032 | $699 | $1,215 |
| Pekin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $984 | $200 | $1,510 |
| Pekin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,208 | $845 | $1,662 |
| Pekin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $806 | $1,612 |
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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. Brookview Glen in the Downtown New Albany neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. 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 | $699 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1.1B | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Mason Manor Apartments | 5 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Kingsfield Luxury Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Monroe | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 701-709 Etzler Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Glenview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
| Huntley Ridge New Albany | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Ashby | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Small | 1BR,1BA | $937 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pekin, IN and Nearby
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pekin area is the $1.00 price per square foot Villas of Heritage Springs Townhomes Model at Heritage Springs Rentals in the starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Pekin apartment is the Two Bed Model at Plum Ridge Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.10 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Springs Rentals | Villas of Heritage Springs Townhomes | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Plum Ridge Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Adelyn Apartments | 7 | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Huntley Ridge New Albany | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 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 |
| Kingsfield Luxury Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 2.1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Yellowwood Terrace Affordable Senior Housing | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $0.34 |
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Best Local Schools in Pekin, IN
East Washington Elementary School
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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 $845 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 Courtyard Apartments and starts from $1,116.
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