Galesburg Towers
1384 N Henderson St,
Galesburg, IL 61401
$903 | 1 Bed
Galesburg
Galesburg, IL
Area Guide
A college town with historic charm and community gatherings
Affordable
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Suburban
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College Town
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Great Schools
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Historic
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A charming piece of Illinois history, Galesburg is a one-of-a-kind college town. Home to Knox College, Galesburg is a lively, family-friendly suburb with convenient highway access to Interstate 74. Near this route, residents venture over to Kiwanis Park, offering ball fields, walking trails, a playground, and open green space. Lakeside relaxation awaits at Lake Storey Park in the northwest corner of town, with the perfect lake for fishing and open green space for picnicking by the water.
Small businesses are the source of Galesburg’s small-town charm, like Iron Spike Brewing Company, located in a former fire station. The former home of famous poet Carl Sandburg, Galesburg features several of his childhood homes and numerous other historic landmarks like the Old City Hall. Check out the Galesburg Railroad Museum and the Discovery Depot Children’s Museum for family-friendly fun. The train is a great way to get around the area, and you can hop on it at the Galesburg Train Station which hosts a weekly Farmers Market every Saturday morning!
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Galesburg, IL is $522 for one bedroom, $679 for two bedrooms, and $987 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Galesburg has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$522/month
594 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Galesburg, IL is 9.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Galesburg is 32.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $987. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 0.6% more for utilities, and 5.9% more for transportation.
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Transportation
50
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
45
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-4
503 Students
5
Silas Willard Elementary School
Public
Grades K-4
420 Students
5
Public
Grades K-4
531 Students
2
Public
Grades K-5
385 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades K-5
278 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 7-12
1,762 Students
2
Public
Grades 6-8
446 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 7-8
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 6-12
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 7-12
1,762 Students
2
Public
Grades 6-12
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Standish Park Arboretum
- Discovery Depot Children's Museum
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.