Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central South Neighborhood of Peoria, IL from $400 (26 Rentals)

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1833 N Wisconsin Ave
Studio Apartments

1833 N Wisconsin Ave

1833 N Wisconsin AvePeoria, IL 61603
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Golfview Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Golfview Apartments

2317-2331 Martin Luther King Jr DrPeoria, IL 61604
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Madison Links Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Links Apartments

2405 Martin Luther King Jr DrPeoria, IL 61604
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3013-3021 N Woodbine Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3013-3021 N Woodbine Ter

3013-3021 N Woodbine TerPeoria, IL 61604
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3405 Kingston Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3405 Kingston Dr

3405 Kingston DrPeoria, IL 61604
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Hurlburt House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hurlburt House

818 W Hurlburt StPeoria, IL 61605
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Sandmeyer Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandmeyer Flats

601-607 NW Bryan StPeoria, IL 61603
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Meadows Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadows Apartments

140 Bluff St WEast Peoria, IL 61611
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1107 Pekin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1107 Pekin Ave

1107 Pekin AveCreve Coeur, IL 61610
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Hillside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

100 Woodrow DrEast Peoria, IL 61611
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Central South, Peoria, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central South area of Peoria, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1711 N Peoria Ave priced from $575. Linn St Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Central South apartments for rent in Peoria, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1711 N Peoria Ave1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$575
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$600
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$650
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Glen Oak Manor2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$800
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$803
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Westporte ApartmentsWP1B1BR,1BA$850
Marquette PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$880
EMR Apartments1 BR Standard Utilities Included1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central South, IL

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central South area is the $1.32 price per square foot HO36012B Model at Hidden Oaks Apartments in the in the Sunset Hills neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Central South apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Brandywine Crossing Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Averyville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hidden Oaks ApartmentsHO36012B2BR,2BA$1.32
Brandywine Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
Crestwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
1711 N Peoria Ave1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$0.82
Linn St Commons1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.87
Glen Oak Manor2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
The Avenue Apartments1B/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.06
Civic Center Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.34
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTSOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Westporte ApartmentsWP1B1BR,1BA$1.47

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central South Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central South?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central South is at Civic Center Plaza Apartments listed at $803.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central South Apartment is $575 at 1711 N Peoria Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central South is starting from $750 at The Avenue Apartments.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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