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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Open parking
  • Spacious floor plan
  • Private front & back door entrances
  • Washer/dryer hookups in unit
  • Pet friendly environment

Location

312 Buena Vista Ave, Pekin, IL 61554, USA
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Management

Core 3 Residential Real Estate, LLC

Leasing office

(309) 650-8066

Property Overview

312 Buena Vista offers strong value with a high overall Zumper Expert Rating, especially for price, amenities, and location. It features open parking, a spacious floor plan, private front and back entrances, in-unit washer/dryer hookups, and a pet-friendly environment. The property is also noted for nearby parks, public transit, walkability, recycling or composting options, and a lively neighborhood with convenient pet services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 312 Buena Vista is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 312 Buena Vista has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$750 /mo2 units availableThis charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is now available to call home! Including front & back door private entrances, kitchen appliances, plenty of storage space, and a spacious floor plan! Pets allowed. Tenants responsible for all utilities. Contact us today at 309-839-0743 or email us at ****.

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Amenities for 312 Buena Vista

Apartment Amenities

Landlord Pays TrashPrivate Entrance

Appliances

OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove/Oven

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units12
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About 312 Buena Vista

HomeApartments in Pekin 312 Buena Vista

This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is now available to call home! Including front & back door private entrances, kitchen appliances, plenty of storage space, and a spacious floor plan! Pets allowed. Tenants responsible for all utilities. Contact us today at 309-839-0743 or email us at ****.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 312 Buena Vista is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 312 Buena Vista has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 312 Buena Vista
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
312 Buena Vista offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
312 Buena Vista goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 312 Buena Vista receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
312 Buena Vista is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 312 Buena Vista does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
312 Buena Vista provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

312 Buena Vista is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 6 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • The area has transit options

Pet owners

  • 5 pet grooming services nearby
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

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 312 Buena Vista compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Pekin

2-bedroom apartments at 312 Buena Vista cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Pekin.

Median rents as of Dec 27 2025.
Pekin
A table of studio rental data trends in Pekin
MonthMedian Rent
October 2025$799
November 2025$799
December 2025$749

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$30,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $30,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $750.
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Schools near 312 Buena Vista

Washington Intermediate School

501 washington st

pekin, IL, 61554

4-6Public
B-

Jefferson Elementary School

900 s capitol st

pekin, IL, 61554

K-3Public
C

Pekin Preschool Family Education Center

1000 koch st

pekin, IL, 61554

PKPublic

Rankin Elementary School

13716 5th st

pekin, IL, 61554

K-8Public
B

Hollis Grade School

5613 w tuscarora rd

peoria, IL, 61607

K-8Public
B
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Pekin near 312 Buena Vista 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.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 312 Buena Vista Ave, Pekin

Groceries

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

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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