
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Peoria County, IL from $400 (73 Rentals)
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1514 N Pierson Ave

Forest Park Apartments

6831 N Frostwood Pkwy

Knoxville Manor Apartments

Glen Oak Towers

The Avenue Apartments

Glenbrook Apartments

Civic Center Plaza Apartments

Hollybrook Apartments
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Crestwood Apartments

2719 W Radan Ct

Timberlane Apartments

ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTS

3116 N Molleck Dr

The Village on University

Old Orchard Trace Apartments

Glen Willows

Nordic Villa Apartments

Brandywine Crossing Apartments
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Versailles Apartments

Hollow Hills Apartments

Willow Knolls Apartments

506 Caroline St

502 W High St

504 S Sweetbriar Dr

4009 N Becker Dr

504 N 4th St

Oak Woods Apartments

International Place
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1217 W Chestnut St

Brookview Apartments

Pine Hill

Richwoods Plaza

1833 N Wisconsin Ave

Madison Links Apartments

3013-3021 N Woodbine Ter

Montclair Terrace

1711 N Peoria Ave

Kingston Apartments
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Peoria North Apartments

8710 W Main St

1204 NE Madison Ave

2112-2117 N Linn St

Tiffany Pointe

Stewarts Glen & Ravine

Peoria Flats

Timberpoint Apartments

3405 Kingston Dr

Morning Side Manor Apartments
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Peoria County, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Peoria County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria County Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $700 | $1,550 |
| Peoria County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $695 | $2,250 |
| Peoria County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $547 | $2,675 |
| Peoria County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $620 | $2,112 |
| Peoria County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $630 | $630 | $630 |
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Cheapest Available Peoria County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Peoria County, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cityscape in the Averyville neighborhood priced from $711. Knoxville Manor Apartments in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peoria County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cityscape | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $711 |
| Knoxville Manor Apartments | Level 2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Avenue Apartments | 1B/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Hollybrook Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Crestwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Civic Center Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTS | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Nordic Villa Apartments | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Versailles Apartments | Tradition - 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| The Village on University | Anderson Remodel at Village South | Studio,1BA | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peoria County, IL
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peoria County area is the $0.91 price per square foot 501 W Columbia Ter Model at 501 W Columbia Ter, Unit 2 in the in the Averyville neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Peoria County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cityscape starting at $711 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Averyville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peoria County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 W Columbia Ter, Unit 2 | 501 W Columbia Ter | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Cityscape | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| Covington Place | 2BR/1.5BA Signature In Unit Wash/Dryer | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Brandywine Crossing Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Glen Willows | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Hillcrest Apartments | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Forest Hills Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Hollybrook Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Versailles Apartments | Tradition - 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Crestwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peoria County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Peoria County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Peoria County is under $890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Peoria County?
The cheapest apartment in Peoria County is Knoxville Manor Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Peoria County costs $1,337.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Peoria County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Peoria County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Peoria County?
Cheap apartments in Peoria County have an average cost of $293 which is $1,044 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Peoria County.
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