The Grove Apartments
1526 W Candletree Dr,
Peoria, IL 61614
$800 - $1,400 | 1-3 Beds
The four-time All-America City award-winner Peoria usually shows up on "best" lists somewhere, and the River City has definitely earned the accolades. Peoria has long been used as a benchmark for mainstream America, even earning itself a catch-phrase, "Will it play in Peoria?" It is home to one of the country's most beautiful drives -- Grandview Drive -- once acknowledged as such by President Theodore Roosevelt.
If you select a Peoria apartment, you'll enjoy a modern Midwestern city filled with hiking trails, wooded riverbanks, golf courses, and plenty of art and culture. Peoria is home to the Peoria Riverfront Museum, the Peoria Zoo, the Peoria Playhouse, and the John C. Flanagan House Museum. Bradley University is located here, and the streets are tree-lined and peaceful. Peoria is located along the Illinois River, roughly halfway between Chicago and St. Louis with about two hours to each.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Peoria, IL is $843 for a studio, $920 for one bedroom, $1,168 for two bedrooms, and $1,278 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peoria has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
The cost of living in Peoria, IL is 7.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Peoria is 22.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $850 - $1,278. You can expect to pay 1.8% less for groceries, 4.0% less for utilities, and 2.9% more for transportation.
Somewhat Walkable
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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.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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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.
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† 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.
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