Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Pekin, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Pekin
$899/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Pekin is $899 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,026 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pekin
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pekin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pekin, IL
Average rent prices in Pekin have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Pekin, IL
Rent prices in Pekin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pekin is $750, whereas a house costs $1,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Pekin run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $899.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 | 4% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $899 |  3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,386 | 18% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Pekin, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $750 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,275 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,386
Last 30 days
18%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Pekin, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Houses
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Pekin, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Pekin, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Pekin and Bloomington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Pekin
53%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pekin, IL is 18% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$1,250
4%Discover rentals in Pekin, IL
5d+ ago
612 S 4th St, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
312 Buena Vista Ave, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pekin
1107 Koch St #1, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pekin
2 beds
1 bath
$899
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
1d ago
528 Henrietta St, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1003 Veerman St, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pekin
1420 Morton St #7, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pekin
2200 Stoneybrook Rd #2, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 9
1d ago
312 Buena Vista Ave, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1003 Veerman St, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pekin
13 Florentine Ct #NA, Pekin, IL 61554
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pekin
16 Florentine Ct #NA, Pekin, IL 61554
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,250
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pekin
6 Florentine Ct #NA, Pekin, IL 61554
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Aug 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pekin
5 Florentine Ct #NA, Pekin, IL 61554
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Aug 9
1d ago
312 Buena Vista Ave, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2221 Stoneybrook Rd, Pekin, IL 61554
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
612 S 4th St, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
213 Elm St, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Pekin, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Pekin rental market.
How much is rent in Pekin?
The average rent in Pekin is $899 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pekin?
Average rent prices in Pekin have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Pekin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pekin is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,026 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pekin?
To comfortably afford rent in Pekin, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Pekin?
February offers the best rental deals in Pekin, with rents running about 11% lower than September, which sees the highest prices of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear savings opportunities for renters who can time their search for late winter.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).