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Average Rent in Peoria 61602 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Peoria 61602, Peoria, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,281/mo
Lowest Available
$850/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
4
available now
Peoria 61602 vs Peoria, IL Average
Peoria 61602 is cheaper the Peoria, IL average by $30/mo (2%). The citywide average is $1,311/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Peoria 61602?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Peoria 61602 is $1,281 per month across 2 apartment communities and 4 available units.
The most affordable option is Civic Center Plaza Apartments starting at $850/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,281/mo.
Prices range from $850 to $1,750 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Peoria 61602
Rent Prices by Apartment in Peoria 61602
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Plaza Apartments | $850/mo | $913/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| The Lofts at Waterfront Place | $1,550/mo | $1,650/mo | 2 | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Peoria 61602
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$51,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,281/mo.
Comfortable income
$61,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($850/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Peoria 61602 is $58,716 , about 5% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Peoria 61602
Overall prices in Peoria 61602 runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Peoria 61602's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,281 |
| Utilities | $251 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $598 |
| Healthcare | $292 |
| Other goods and services | $467 |
| Estimated total | $3,392/mo |
Population
112,126
Median household income
$58,716
Census median rent
$951/mo
Rent as % of income
30.6%
Median age
35.8
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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