Rental GuidePeoria, IL

Peoria rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$992

Year Over Year Change

-14%

$183

Rentals available, last 30 days

183

Rent ranges for Peoria apartments

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

74%

$0 - $750

15%

74%

15%

How has rent in Peoria, IL changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Peoria, IL, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $992, which is a 14.18% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Peoria, IL is about $850. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Peoria, IL is $960, and studios are about $799 per month.

See more Peoria, IL rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Peoria, IL?

schools

12,805

students

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Who lives in Peoria, IL?

Gender

48% Male

52% Female

Age Range

0-19

26%

20-34

22%

35-44

12%

45-64

22%

65+

15%

Language

English

88%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

High School

47%

Bachelor's

29%

Master's

10%

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Peoria, IL?

Families

40% Families

60% Single

Property

44% Renters

56% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

27%

25-50k

21%

50-75k

18%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

11%

150k+

11%

How do residents get around Peoria, IL?

Peoria locals spend about 17 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Peoria is through Chicago Midway International Airport, 121.79 miles away.

Walking

5/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

4/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

8/10

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

Transit

3/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for Peoria are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Peoria, IL

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Peoria, 45% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Peoria

Affordable housing

64%Satisfaction rating

Pet friendly

55%Satisfaction rating

Public transportation

45%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Parks & recreation

Weather

Job market

Nightlife

Quality schools

Dating scene

Cost of living

Parks & recreation

45%

Weather

36%

Job market

18%

Nightlife

18%

Quality schools

18%

Dating scene

18%

Cost of living

18%

45%

36%

18%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Peoria, IL?

The overall cost of living in Peoria, IL is 4% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Peoria you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.41 per carton, and milk $4.67. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $177 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	1% higher
Groceries	3% lower
Utilities	4% higher
Transportation	8% higher
Health	8% higher

CATEGORY

Goods & Services