Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Peoria Neighborhood of Peoria, IL from $400 (75 Rentals)

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Brookview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookview Apartments

2820 W War Memorial DrPeoria, IL 61615
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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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1833 N Wisconsin Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1833 N Wisconsin Ave

1833 N Wisconsin AvePeoria, IL 61603
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Madison Links Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Links Apartments

2405 Martin Luther King Jr DrPeoria, IL 61604
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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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West Peoria, Peoria, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Peoria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Peoria 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 West Peoria apartments for rent in Peoria, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$600
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$650
Knoxville Manor ApartmentsGarden Level1BR,1BA$675
1512 E Gardner Ln3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$795
Old Orchard Trace ApartmentsOO1G1BR,1BA$800
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$803
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Brandywine Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom G1BR,1BA$850
Crestwood Apartments2 bed 1 bath *2BR,1BA$850
Carriage Hill Apartments1 Bedeoom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Peoria, IL

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Peoria area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1512 E Gardner Ln in the in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value West Peoria apartment is the 2 BR/1.5BA - 2nd/3rd floor Model at Covington Place starting at $925 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Northmoor Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Peoria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1512 E Gardner Ln3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.66
Covington Place2 BR/1.5BA - 2nd/3rd floor2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Hollybrook Apartments2 bedroom 1. 5 bath2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Crestwood Apartments2 bed 1 bath *2BR,1BA$0.94
1012 W Armstrong Ave, Unit 1012-11012 W Armstrong Ave3BR,1BA$0.99
Glen Willows2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
3421 N Indiana Ave, Unit 3421 N Indiana Ave Peoria3421 N Indiana Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
Forest Hill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.87
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Peoria, Peoria, IL

Ranked #2

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Peoria, IL. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the West Peoria Neighborhood in Peoria, IL

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Peoria Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Peoria?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Peoria is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Peoria?

The cheapest apartment in West Peoria is Linn St Commons which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in West Peoria costs $1,965.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Peoria?

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 20 regular apartments in West Peoria 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 West Peoria?

Cheap apartments in West Peoria have an average cost of $292 which is $1,673 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Peoria.

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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