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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Pet-friendly
  • Unfinished basement
  • Key features
  • Detached garage

Location

857 E Knox St, Galesburg, IL 61401, USA

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Find A Place Now, LLC

(309) 315-4637

Property Overview

Situated in a vibrant neighborhood, the property offers a pet-friendly environment and an unfinished basement, enhancing its potential. With excellent access to social life amenities such as theaters, restaurants, and cultural centers, it ranks in the 80th percentile for value per square foot compared to others in the area, and is conveniently located just over a quarter-mile from a top-rated middle school. The presence of a detached garage adds to its appeal.

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
  • More space

Great for

  • Social life

Amenities for 857 E Knox St

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About 857 E Knox St

HomeHouses in Galesburg 857 E Knox St, Galesburg, IL 61401, USA

Address: 857 E Knox St, Galesburg, IL 61401 Rent: $1,050/month Security Deposit: $1,150 Size: 1,140 sq. ft. Available: NOW Key Features: 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 1 & 1/2 Detached Garage Unfinished Basement Has Deck, Patio & Backyard Pet-friendly: Pets are welcome! ($45/month per pet, restrictions apply) The tenant is responsible for all the utilities. *Move-In Details: Security deposit due before lease signing Easy self-guided showings: Simply text (309) 315-3690 to schedule your visit. *Rental Requirements: Complete an online application Clean background check No recent evictions Income must be at least 3x of the rent amount Important Notice: Always communicate with us through our official number: (309) 315-3690. Beware of any other contacts claiming to represent us.


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 857 E Knox St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 88 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

Address details

Zip code61401
TypeHouse for rent

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Rent trends in Galesburg

2-bedroom apartments at 857 E Knox St cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Galesburg.

Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
Galesburg
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Galesburg
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$750
October 2024$733
November 2024$800
December 2024$1,000
September 2025$1,172
October 2025$1,157
November 2025$1,180
December 2025$1,115
January 2026$1,100
February 2026$1,087

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$44,000/yr

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Schools near 857 E Knox St

King Elementary School

1018 s farnham st

galesburg, IL, 61401

K-4Public
C+

Bright Futures Pre-K Program

932 harrison st

galesburg, IL, 61401

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Galesburg near 857 E Knox St

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 857 E Knox St, Galesburg

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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