Cheap Homes for Rent in Peoria County, IL from $500 (17 Rentals)

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property at 1411 W Barker Ave

$800 - $1,200

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$800 - $1,200

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2 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Jun 1

1411 W Barker Ave

PeoriaIL61606

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Cheapest Available Peoria County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Peoria County, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avenue Apartments in the Averyville neighborhood priced from $650. Knoxville Manor Apartments in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peoria County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$650
Knoxville Manor ApartmentsGarden Level1BR,1BA$675
Hollow HillsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Churchview Garden Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Willow Knolls ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peoria County, IL

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peoria County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 8817 N Picture Ridge Rd Model at 8817 N Picture Ridge Rd, Unit Windows to private wooded in the in the Willow Knolls neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Peoria County apartment is the A Model at 1113 W Moss Ave starting at $950 with a $0.79 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8817 N Picture Ridge Rd, Unit Windows to private wooded8817 N Picture Ridge Rd1BR,1.5BA$1.00
1113 W Moss AveA2BR,1BA$0.79
Covington Place2BR/1.5BA Signature In Unit Wash/Dryer2BR,1.5BA$1.15
504 S Sweetbriar Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.95
Glen Willows2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Hillcrest Apartments2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.15
Forest Hill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Hollybrook Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
1012 W Armstrong Ave, Unit 1012-21012 W Armstrong Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Peoria County

What type of rentals are currently available in Peoria County?

There are currently 262 Apartments for Rent in Peoria County, IL with pricing that ranges from $547 to $2,675. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Peoria County ranging from $575 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Peoria County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Peoria County ranges from $575 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,646.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Peoria County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Peoria County range from $620 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $894 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $630.

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