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254 W Peoria Ave, Decatur, IL 62526, USA|GM Square
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Property Overview
Located in Decatur, IL, the home offers convenient access to a well-rated middle school just over a mile away. The area is also highly pet friendly, with multiple nearby pet grooming services and pet supply stores supporting an easy lifestyle for pet owners.
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Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 254 W Peoria Ave, GM Square
Features
| Forced Air |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Neighborhood
| Street |
Other
| Designated Space |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 254 W Peoria Ave
Property Id: 2478589 Why keep renting when you could own? This home offers: • Affordable monthly payment • Move in right away • No traditional bank financing required • A chance to build ownership instead of paying rent Perfect for someone ready to take the next step toward owning a home but who may not qualify for a traditional mortgage. Opportunities like this don’t last long at this price point.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 254 W Peoria Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | GM Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 62526 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in GM Square
2-bedroom apartments at 254 W Peoria Ave cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Decatur.
Median rents as of May 30 2026.
GM Square
Decatur
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $775 |
| July 2024 | $753 |
| August 2024 | $774 |
| September 2024 | $803 |
| October 2024 | $800 |
| November 2024 | $818 |
| December 2024 | $830 |
| January 2025 | $850 |
| February 2025 | $836 |
| March 2025 | $830 |
| April 2025 | $844 |
| May 2025 | $848 |
| June 2025 | $847 |
| July 2025 | $848 |
| August 2025 | $850 |
| September 2025 | $850 |
| October 2025 | $850 |
| November 2025 | $857 |
| December 2025 | $881 |
| January 2026 | $882 |
| February 2026 | $876 |
| March 2026 | $882 |
| April 2026 | $899 |
| May 2026 | $911 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | $825 |
| April 2025 | $825 |
| June 2025 | $799 |
| July 2025 | $799 |
| May 2026 | $895 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$33,400/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Last month | $820 |
Schools near 254 W Peoria Ave
Pershing Early Learning Center
2912 n university ave
decatur, IL, 62526
PKPublic
Parsons Elementary School
3591 n macarthur rd
decatur, IL, 62526
K-6Public
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Getting around Decatur near 254 W Peoria Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Points of interest for 254 W Peoria Ave, Decatur
Groceries
5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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