Cheap Apartments for Rent in Peoria Heights, IL from $400 (55 Rentals)

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Montclair Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montclair Terrace

5227 N Montclair AvePeoria Heights, IL 61616
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1512 E Gardner Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

1512 E Gardner Ln

1512 E Gardner LnPeoria Heights, IL 61616
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The Hillsides
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hillsides

4731 N Galena RdPeoria Heights, IL 61616
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property at 415 E Frye Ave

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

415 E Frye Ave

PeoriaIL61603

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property at 611 Phelps St

$975

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$975

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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611 Phelps St

PeoriaIL61603

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property at 817 W Nebraska Ave

$975

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$975

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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817 W Nebraska Ave

PeoriaIL61604
property at 627 Fairholm Ave

$975

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$975

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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627 Fairholm Ave

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property at 319 W Nebraska Ave

$975

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319 W Nebraska Ave

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International Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

International Place

6500 N University StPeoria, IL 61614
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Pine Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Hill

806-808 W Pine Hill LnPeoria, IL 61614
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Richwoods Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Richwoods Plaza

6709 N University StPeoria, IL 61614
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1833 N Wisconsin Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1833 N Wisconsin Ave

1833 N Wisconsin AvePeoria, IL 61603
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Linn St Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Linn St Commons

2112-2117 N Linn StPeoria, IL 61604
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Kellar Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kellar Commons

6517 N Lexington DrPeoria, IL 61614
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Schlarman House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Schlarman House

707 Madison Ave NEPeoria, IL 61603
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Peoria Heights, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Peoria Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Peoria Heights, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Winkler Village Apartments priced from $725. 107 NE Roanoke Ave in the Averyville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peoria Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winkler Village Apartments1BD 1BTH1BR,1BA$725
107 NE Roanoke AveStudioStudio,1BA$750
Hollybrook Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
The Village on UniversityCollins at Village South1BR,1BA$895
Knoxville Manor ApartmentsLevel 21BR,1BA$900
Glen Willows2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$925
Covington Place2BR/1BA Signature In Unit Washer & Dryer2BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peoria Heights, IL

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peoria Heights area is the $1.26 price per square foot CC2BR Model at Covington Court Apartments in the in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Peoria Heights apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Carriage Hill Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Averyville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peoria Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Covington Court ApartmentsCC2BR2BR,2BA$1.26
Carriage Hill Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.95
Covington Place2BR/1.5BA Signature In Unit Wash/Dryer2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Glen Willows2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Hollybrook Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Winkler Village Apartments1BD 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.06
The Village on UniversityTucker Remodel at Village North1BR,1BA$1.50
107 NE Roanoke AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.36
EMR Apartments1/1 Standard1BR,1BA$2.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peoria Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Peoria Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Peoria Heights Apartment is $725 at Winkler Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Peoria Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Peoria Heights is starting from $850 at Crestwood Apartments.

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