Forest Park Apartments
1501 E Gardner Ln,
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
$650 - $955 | Studio - 2 Beds
Peoria Heights
Peoria Heights, IL
Area Guide
Noted for its scenic views, Peoria Heights wows every time!
River
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Scenic
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Upscale
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Illinois
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Nestled in Peoria County west of the Illinois River, the village of Peoria Heights is a picturesque community most noted for its scenic bluff views from Grandview Drive. Its red water tower is quite the landmark and has an observation deck – and it’s the most center point in Peoria Heights Park, which is near upscale restaurants and retail shops.
Down the way from Peoria Heights apartments, locals enjoy a stroll through its many community parks. In walking distance of said parks are neighborhood bakeries and pubs – all on North Prospect Road. Living here, you’re in close proximity to the zoo, numerous golf courses, and Bradley University.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Peoria Heights, IL is $924 for one bedroom, and $1,254 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peoria Heights has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$924/month
581 Sq Ft
House
$2,114/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Transportation
61
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.
3
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
54
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
546 Students
3
Public
Grades PK-8
546 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
208 Students
3
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Forest Park Nature Center
- Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
- Peoria Zoo
- Peoria Riverfront Museum
- Camp Wokanda
Military Bases
Airports
- General Downing - Peoria International
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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.