
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central South Neighborhood of Peoria, IL from $400 (25 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Central South area of Peoria.


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Central South, Peoria, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central South Studio Apartments | $1,147 | $575 | $1,650 |
Central South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $575 | $2,450 |
Central South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,119 | $750 | $2,150 |
Central South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $1,070 | $1,775 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central South Neighborhood of Peoria, IL.
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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 Linn St Commons priced from $600. The Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Central South apartments for rent in Peoria, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Linn St Commons | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
The Avenue Apartments | 1B/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTS | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Civic Center Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $803 |
Crestwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central South, IL
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central South area is the $1.58 price per square foot 2416 E Grandview Ave Model at 2416 E Grandview Ave, Unit 2416 in the in the Averyville neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Central South apartment is the 3207 N Peoria Ave Model at 3207 N Peoria Ave, Unit 5 starting at $1,250 with a $1.45 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2416 E Grandview Ave, Unit 2416 | 2416 E Grandview Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
3207 N Peoria Ave, Unit 5 | 3207 N Peoria Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Winkler Place | 1BD 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Crestwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Linn St Commons | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Brandywine Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom G | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
The Avenue Apartments | 1B/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Civic Center Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.34 |
ASPEN BLUFF APARTMENTS | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Westporte Apartments | WP1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central South is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central South?
The cheapest apartment in Central South is Linn St Commons which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Central South costs $1,347.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central South?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Central South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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