Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Pekin, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Pekin
$850/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Pekin is $850 per month as of October 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pekin
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pekin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pekin, IL
Average rent prices in Pekin have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Pekin run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 |  6% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $700 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,300 | 18% | 10% |
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 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,150 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
10%
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
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Houses
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
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
55%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pekin, IL is 19% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
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1%Discover rentals in Pekin, IL
5d+ ago
312 Buena Vista Ave, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
108 Park View Ct, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pekin
1107 Koch St #1, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$899
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pekin
206 N Parkway Dr #B, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$910
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
16h ago
609 S 3rd St, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pekin
2200 Stoneybrook Rd #2, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pekin
2205 Stoneybrook Rd #NA, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Pekin
2213 Stoneybrook Rd #NA, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 3
11h ago
108 Park View Ct, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
312 Buena Vista Ave, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pekin
2 Florentine Ct #NA, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pekin
111 Pin Oak Dr #C, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pekin
13 Florentine Ct #NA, Pekin, IL 61554
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pekin
16 Florentine Ct #NA, Pekin, IL 61554
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 5
3d ago
213 Elm St, Pekin, IL 61554
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pekin
2 Florentine Ct #NA, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pekin
111 Pin Oak Dr #C, Pekin, IL 61554
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pekin
13 Florentine Ct #NA, Pekin, IL 61554
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 28
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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 $850 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pekin?
Average rent prices in Pekin have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Pekin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pekin is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $34,000/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).