
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Peoria, IL from $400 (17 Rentals)
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The Avenue Apartments
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Sunset Hills, Peoria, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunset Hills Studio Apartments | $1,117 | $575 | $1,889 |
Sunset Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $856 | $575 | $1,473 |
Sunset Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,032 | $750 | $1,450 |
Sunset Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,150 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Peoria, IL.
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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 Linn St Commons priced from $600. The Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hills apartments for rent in Peoria, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Linn St Commons | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
The Avenue Apartments | 1B/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Knoxville Manor Apartments | Garden Level | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Hanssler Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Hollybrook Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hills, IL
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hills area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1200 N Sheridan Rd Model at 1200 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Averyville neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Sunset Hills apartment is the 3709 N Donna Ln Model at 3709 N Donna Ln, Unit 3709 starting at $1,039 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Oakcliff neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1200 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 2 | 1200 N Sheridan Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
3709 N Donna Ln, Unit 3709 | 3709 N Donna Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Covington Place | 2 BR/1.5BA - 2nd/3rd floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
Glen Willows | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
Hollybrook Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Crestwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Linn St Commons | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
The Avenue Apartments | 1B/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Hanssler Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTS | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Best Local Schools in Sunset Hills, Peoria, IL
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Hills is under $880.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hills is Linn St Commons which is listed at $600, 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 4 regular apartments in Sunset Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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