Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Peoria, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Peoria rent stands today
Peoria, IL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $995/month. Month over month, rents increased 2.1%.
Compared to national trends
Peoria sits 48.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 189 total rentals, balancing choice with affordability.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Peoria rent for $812/month, 1-bedrooms for $879/month, and 2-bedrooms for $975/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,300/month and $1,500/month respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Peoria
$995/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Peoria is $995 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $930 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Peoria
189
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Peoria rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Peoria, IL
Average rent prices in Peoria have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Peoria, IL
Rent prices in Peoria vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Peoria is $985, whereas a house costs $995. 1-bedroom apartments in Peoria run $880 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $812 |  6% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $879 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 |  6% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | 6% | 11% |
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 Peoria, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $985 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,162 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $995 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$812
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$879
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
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 Peoria, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,162
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Peoria, 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 Peoria, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Peoria and Bloomington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Peoria
48%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Peoria, IL is 9% lower than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,095
$972
10%$909
1%$1,200
47%$1,000
6%$1,035
$995
25%$1,095
34%$899
3%$1,000
23%$1,095
$1,250
4%Cost of living in Peoria, IL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 9% higher |
| Housing | 19% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 5% higher |
Discover rentals in Peoria, IL
5d+ ago
Lot land for rent in Peoria
Studio
0 baths
$225
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
15h ago
2011 W Ann St, Peoria, IL 61605
2 beds
1 bath
$472
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
1806 N Peoria Ave, Peoria, IL 61603
4 beds
1 bath
$528
House for rent
Available Aug 28
3d ago
1315 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria, IL 61605
2 beds
1 bath
$551
House for rent
Available Aug 28
2d ago
House for rent in Peoria
5434 W Stonebridge Ct, Peoria, IL 61615
5 beds
0 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Peoria
5 beds
4.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Peoria
6891 N Fox Point Dr, Peoria, IL 61614
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Peoria
122 W Morningside Dr, Peoria, IL 61614
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
House for rent
9h ago
1526 W Candletree Dr, Peoria, IL 61614
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,575
Apartment for rent
3h ago
935 W Loire Ct, Peoria, IL 61614
1–2 beds
1 bath
$865–$1,245
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2215 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria, IL 61614
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$735–$775
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Townhouse for rent in Peoria
10009 Brompton Ct, Peoria, IL 61615
4 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
Verified
315 Main St #LOFTA, Peoria, IL 61602
2 beds
2 baths
$1,925
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
19h ago
4019 W Hollow Creek Dr, Peoria, IL 61615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,075
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1420 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61614
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Peoria
1105 N Bourland Ave, Peoria, IL 61606
3 beds
1 bath
$1,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Peoria
2 beds
1 bath
$899
House for rent
Available Jun 16
2h ago
2405 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61604
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
7h ago
725 Sw Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
9h ago
2215 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria, IL 61614
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Peoria, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Peoria rental market.
How much is rent in Peoria?
The average rent in Peoria is $995 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Peoria?
Average rent prices in Peoria have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Peoria rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Peoria is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $930 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Peoria?
To comfortably afford rent in Peoria, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Peoria?
June offers the lowest rental prices in Peoria, running about 5.4% lower than August, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).