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254 W Peoria Ave, Decatur, IL 62526, USA|GM Square
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Property Overview
Located in Decatur, IL, 254 W Peoria Ave offers practical living with appealing features such as a manageable lot, established neighborhood setting, and convenient access to local amenities. Pros include solid value potential, everyday functionality, and a layout that supports comfortable daily use. Notable features may make it a good fit for buyers seeking convenience, livability, and a straightforward home in a central location.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 254 W Peoria Ave, GM Square
Features
| Forced Air |
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| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Neighborhood
| Street |
Other
| Designated Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
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 16% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Decatur.
Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
GM Square
Decatur
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $835 |
| May 2024 | $774 |
| 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 | $897 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | $825 |
| April 2025 | $825 |
| June 2025 | $799 |
| July 2025 | $799 |
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Can I afford to live at 254 W Peoria Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$37,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $37,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $925.
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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
4/10
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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