Apartments For Rent in Pekin, IL

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Apartments For Rent Near Pekin, IL

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What Locals Say about Pekin

Review Highlights

Pekin: laid-back river town near Peoria with easy commutes, close amenities, and kid-ready vibes. People like its friendly, safe feel, walkable parks, strong schools, and dog-friendly spots. People dislike patchy road upkeep, busy streets, few dog venues, and occasional drug issues.
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  • Tyler Hinspeter
    "Very nice Area, friendly neighbors, and easy to access local area. Easy access to Peoria and much safer"
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  • Jaymie G.
    "Pekin is a nice town with some really nice neighborhoods to raise children in. neighbors know each other and look out for one another for the most part. The high school is unbelievable with programs like no other and I grew up in a big city. "
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  • Benja.white
    "Sat night happy hours and community cleanups of the lake where everyone pitches in to pick out garbage and litter."
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  • Tylerhitesman
    "the police department is a block away from the library and near the daycares. the streets are well maintained and crime is very minimum. "
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  • Jaymie G.
    "friendly smaller town, an easy drive to Chicago or St Louis. a little closer to neighbors than I'd like but I love Pekin "
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  • Rowanp10
    "good not far 1 mile to every thing stores parks pool and restaurants fast food gyms hotels bowling and the movies"
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  • Mikedpruitt00
    "There are a lot of places to walk and lots of dogs in the area. Also there is a dog park where there are lots of dogs and there are a lot of vets and pet stores in town and most of the population has dogs or some kind of animals. Great place to live and walk and own dogs "
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  • K-m
    "I have lived here most of my life and purchased a home on the same street I was raised on. Good neighborhood to raise my kid."
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  • Ryanhanson0822
    "Safe environment for children, well maintained area, very quiet, clean, neighbors are nice, best of all near by grocery store "
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  • Dawn L.
    "My neighborhood is a combination of people who rent and home owners. I don’t know many of my neighbors. We all keep to ourselves pretty much. "
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  • Brandonsgirl81
    "I use my own truck and the roads are not kept up very well here in town. Other than that I think the commute is fine "
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  • Brandonsgirl81
    "I drive myself. The roads are not maintained. There has been many complaints to the city but yet nothing has been done about it."
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  • Dmemmons1
    "Children run loose and don’t watch for cars and one of these days somebody is going to get seriously hurt. "
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  • Drupc09
    "the dog park, but there still needs to be more places for dogs. also, some festivals are not seemingly dog friendly."
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  • Emmycooper880
    "I’ve lived around here all of my life, it’s so friendly and very quiet. I highly recommend this neighborhood."
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  • JMA
    "the street is way too busy. too dangerous in case your pet gets out of your yard. neighborhood is not one that has a lot of people out and about during the daytime. "
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  • Tracy Heine
    "We have lived on this street for over 20 years and raised our family here. We have experienced awesome neighbors that take care of each other, quiet cul-de-sac street, great views and park-like setting right from our deck with wildlife."
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  • Josh B.
    "Neighbors are great, and there's a sense of community and safety. Everyone looks out for another. Quiet area and good for walking around. "
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  • Tj.al.follis
    "It’s a very friendly and peaceful neighborhood and the elementary school and junior high are only a block away. Never had any problems with crime. "
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  • Thatfisherguy0305
    "ita a great community as long as you are cllose with your kids. there is alot of drugs around here but if you and your children are good then you got nothong to worry about"
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  • Lisa
    "Not a lot of people. I've been here forever so I know the people that are here. I haven't any neighbors around me at the moment."
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  • Kwaremburg
    "It's quiet and respectful neighbors. I've lived here for about 3 years and I love the neighborhood. everyone is friendly and says hello when they see you"
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  • Kim
    "Grew up here. Raised my kid here. Good neighborhood. Well built homes. Kids I grew up with also bought homes here. "
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Average Rent Trends in Pekin, IL

Rent in Pekin, IL varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jan 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$800
Aug 2025$900
Sep 2025$850
Oct 2025$850
Nov 2025$850
Dec 2025$875
Jan 2026$825
Feb 2026$899
Mar 2026$925
Apr 2026$925
May 2026$1,000
Jun 2026$950
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$700$925$1,300$1,750$925
Townhomes—$1,100$1,300—$1,300
Apartments and Condos$700$899—$1,750$825
Houses$675—$1,250—$1,225
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Pekin, IL

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Pekin, IL?
    The average rent of an apartment in Pekin, IL is $998 per month. This is about 48% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Pekin, IL?
    The average rent of a house in Pekin, IL is $1,225 per month. This is about 37% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Pekin, IL?
    The average rent of a townhome in Pekin, IL is $1,300 per month. This is about 33% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Pekin, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Pekin, IL was lowest in Jul 2025 when it was $800 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Pekin, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Pekin, IL was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $950 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Pekin, IL?
    There are 34 available rental listings in Pekin, IL.
  • What are some zip codes in Pekin, IL?
    Pekin, IL includes zip codes such as: 61554, 61564, 61555, 61558.
  • What are some cities near Pekin, IL?
    Some nearby cities include: South Pekin, North Pekin, Marquette Heights, Groveland, Creve Coeur. These cities may have more rental options to explore.