Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Peoria, IL from $400 (70 Rentals)

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property at 1411 W Barker Ave

$950 - $1,200

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2 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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1411 W Barker Ave

PeoriaIL61606

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property at 817 W Nebraska Ave

$975

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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817 W Nebraska Ave

PeoriaIL61604
property at 319 W Nebraska Ave

$975

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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319 W Nebraska Ave

PeoriaIL61604

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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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3013-3021 N Woodbine Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3013-3021 N Woodbine Ter

3013-3021 N Woodbine TerPeoria, IL 61604
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Sunset Hills, Peoria, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Hills area of Peoria, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avenue Apartments priced from $650. Knoxville Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Peoria, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$650
Knoxville Manor ApartmentsGarden Level1BR,1BA$675
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Hollybrook Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Westporte ApartmentsWP1B1BR,1BA$850
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, IL

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $0.79 price per square foot A Model at 1113 W Moss Ave in the in the Averyville neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the HO36012B Model at Hidden Oaks Apartments starting at $1,390 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Sunset Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1113 W Moss AveA2BR,1BA$0.79
Hidden Oaks ApartmentsHO36012B2BR,2BA$1.36
Covington Place2BR/1.5BA Signature In Unit Wash/Dryer2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Glen Willows2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Hollybrook Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
1109 NE Perry Ave1109 NE Perry Ave1BR,1BA$1.28
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
1012 W Armstrong Ave, Unit 1012-21012 W Armstrong Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
1200 N Orange St, Unit Basement Studio #41200 N Orange StStudio ,1BA$1.23
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Peoria, IL. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is The Avenue Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Sunset Hills costs $1,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Hills?

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 Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills?

Cheap apartments in Sunset Hills have an average cost of $526 which is $624 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hills.

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