Cheap Homes for Rent in Central South Neighborhood of Peoria, IL from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Central South area of Peoria.

property at 5917 W Plank Rd

$650 - $775

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5917 W Plank Rd

BellevueIL61604

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Cheapest Available Central South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central South area of Peoria, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avenue Apartments priced from $795. Crestwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Central South apartments for rent in Peoria, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$795
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Brandywine Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom G1BR,1BA$876

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central South, IL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central South area is the $0.93 price per square foot 501 W Columbia Ter Model at 501 W Columbia Ter in the in the Averyville neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Central South apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 107 NE Roanoke Ave starting at $1,525 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Averyville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 W Columbia Ter501 W Columbia Ter3BR,1BA$0.93
107 NE Roanoke Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.27
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTSThree Bedrooms Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.14
Carriage Hill Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.95
502 W High St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Westporte ApartmentsWP2B2BR,1BA$1.31
109 Stewart St, Unit 2109 Stewart St1BR,1BA$1.00
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Brandywine Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom G1BR,1BA$1.35
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Central South

What type of rentals are currently available in Central South?

There are currently 151 Apartments for Rent in Central South, IL with pricing that ranges from $547 to $2,500. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central South ranging from $400 to $2,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central South ranges from $400 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,432.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central South?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central South range from $620 to $1,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $1,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $590 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $630.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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