"I wanna be your kingpin, Living in Pekin, I wanna be your bigwig, Living in Pekin" (-- Wilco, "Kingpin")Not to be confused with the city in China, Pekin, Illinois has a small-town feel yet offers pretty much everything you need to live well. It is popular with families and people who like the rural ambiance. Just don’t expect a whole lot of action here, or even in neighboring Peoria. For that, you’ll need to make the two-hour trek to Chicago or St. Louis.

What'll It Cost?Living in the sticks has one main advantage: the rent is super very low. There are some truly amazing deals to be had in this town, and you can get a stylin pad for the same rent as a run-down shack in Chicago. A studio apartment for rent in Pekin won't set you back too much. It should actually be a bit less than the rest of Illinois, if you find a good spot. If you are willing to splurge a bit more (a few hundred bucks more, sometimes), you can often find two bedroom apartments that'll treat you right.What About Pets?Pekin is still a rural place, and animals are usually welcomed in houses and apartments. Since you can rent an entire house with a yard at a low rate, get a place where rover can have a fenced-in backyard to enjoy. What You NeedThe majority of the homes for rent are landlord managed, which tends to make the renting process easier. A neat appearance goes a long way, as do some decent references and a job.When to Start LookingYou can get a better feel for the town in the spring and summer, when the sun is out, the flowers and trees come back to life, and families are out and about. Having said that, you can move in anytime. Start your search for apartments in Pekin at least a month before you want to move since the town is pretty small and turnover tends to be on the low side.

All About Pekin

Washington Street: This neighborhood is just a couple of blocks from downtown and has a lot of historical mansions still standing. There arent too many places left in the country where you can live in a 150-year-old six bedroom home for the same price as you’d pay for a cramped apartment in a big city.East Pekin: This east-of-town area is golf course central. If living on the green is your cup of tea, then this is where you want to be. Here you can eat breakfast on your porch, walk down the steps, and tee off.Myers Lake: This southeast-of-town neighborhood has the advantage of being right on a cool little lake. If you search for rental homes on Westshore Drive or Rosewood Lane, you can have your very own dock. Before you get too excited, though, this lake is pretty small. You can swim across it in a few minutes, and there are plenty of other people to share it with.Lakeside:Just north of the downtown area along Pekin Lake, you'll find another cool neighborhood. There are plenty of tree-lined streets with single family homes, duplexes, and apartments to be found here. One of the best things about living in this neighborhood is the proximity to Pekin Lake and Illinois River. There are no lakefront homes with private docks here.

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Although Pekin is too far away for a timely commute to either Chicago or St. Louis, you can zip up to Peoria in about 10 minutes. This part of Illinois is home to a whole slew of companies, which is where most of the residents work. The people of Pekin enjoy their small-town lives, with rural Illinois literally right outside of town.Get a CarUnless you are content to wander the small downtown area, you will need a car. Public transportation is nowhere to be found here, but you can get around the area by bike if that's your thing.Fun and Even More FunMost of the activities in Pekin revolve around enjoying the outdoors, at least in the summer. Swim or kayak in one of the lakes, take a run along the river, or play golf. There is the Dragonland Water Park, which is pretty decent for a town this small. As for the nightlife, Pekin pretty much shuts down after dinner, so those looking for more entertainment than what Netflix has to offer will need to head up the road to Peoria.Food OptionsBeing right in the middle of rural America, Pekin doesn’t stray too far from the usual mid-west fare. There are some locally owned cafes in town as well as a few restaurants dishing up a little more exotic cuisine. Of course, there are also plenty of fast-food chains.FestivalsPekin puts on the Marigold Festival every year around Labor Day. The name sounds pretty dull, but it is actually a lot of fun. It draws crowds of over 100,000, and has a carnival, a 5k race, and lots of other good stuff. Other nearby events include the Washington Cherry Festival and the Festival of Lights.

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3 BR Duplex unit in Bartonville.  All three bedrooms and one bath upstairs.  Half bath off kitchen on main floor.  Laundry hookups in basement.  Attached 1 stall garage.  Tenant responsible for lawn and all utilities.  $350 pet fee limit one pet under 25 pounds.
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1610 S Lydia Ave Peoria IL 61605
3 Beds/1 Bath
815 Sq Ft/Lot 1900 Sq Ft

Here is an opportunity for you to pay less than local rent with the added benefit of homeownership.
No Banks, No Credit.
Low Down Payment of $2,000
$563.00 Monthly payments plus taxes and insurance. (Less than local rents.)
Sale Price $53,078.00

This property is being offered on an Owner Financed 20 year Contract for Deed with NO Balloon payment or prepayment penalty!
In order to qualify, you must have verifiable income greater than 4 times the monthly payment and a clean rental history for starters.
The monthly payment shown does not include taxes and insurance.
Property is sold in AS-IS condition to serious buyers who inspect the property thoroughly.

Call 1-844-882-2221 or email us at info@calleasyhomes.com

2121 N Prospect Rd Peoria IL 61603
3 beds / 1 bath
946 Sq. Ft. / 4500 Sq. Ft. Lot size

Here is an opportunity for you to pay less than local rent with the added benefit of home ownership.
No Banks, No Credit.
Low Down Payment of $2,000
$694.00 Monthly payments plus taxes and insurance. (Less than local rents.)
Sale Price $65,000.00

This property is being offered on an Owner Financed 20 year Contract for Deed with NO Balloon payment or prepayment penalty!
In order to qualify, you must have verifiable income greater than 4 times the monthly payment and a clean rental history for starters.
The monthly payment shown does not include taxes and insurance.
Property is sold in AS-IS condition to serious buyers who inspect the property thoroughly.

Call 1-844-882-2221 or email us at info@calleasyhomes.com

2216 NE Monroe St. Peoria IL 61603
3 Bed/1 Bath
900 Sq. Ft/ Lot size- 4,500 Sq. Ft

Here is an opportunity for you to pay less than local rent with the added benefit of homeownership.
No Banks, No Credit.
Low Down Payment of $2,000
$683.00 Monthly payments plus taxes and insurance. (Less than local rents.)
Sale Price $ 64,000.00

This property is being offered on an Owner Financed 20 year Contract for Deed with NO Balloon payment or prepayment penalty!
In order to qualify, you must have verifiable income greater than 4 times the monthly payment and a clean rental history for starters.
The monthly payment shown does not include taxes and insurance.
Property is sold in AS-IS condition to serious buyers who inspect the property thoroughly.

Call 1-844-882-2221 or email us at info@calleasyhomes.com

3 bedroom 1 bath house. Accepts section 8! New flooring and paint throughout. New roof and plumbing. Main floor has living room, one bedroom, kitchen dining room, upstairs has 2 bedrooms one with an extra space and the bathroom. Basement with washer and dryer hookups. Comes with brand new stove and fridge.

First months rent and deposit to move in. 12 month lease

Tenant pays gas, electric, water and sewage. Owner pays trash and storm water.

Pets welcome with non refundable pet fee of $400

If interested in this property please visit our website at www.ourhouseyourhomepm.com and fill out our free online application before you can schedule a showing.

Accepts section 8. Remodeled 3 bed one bathroom house. Basement with washer and dryer hookups. 3 bedrooms, living room, one bathroom, kitchen dining room combo all on the main floor. New flooring, paint, doors, stove, fridge. Driveway parking and back parking.

Pets welcome with non refundable pet fee of $400

Tenants responsible for gas, electric, water and sewage. Owner pays trash and stormwater.

If interested in this property please fill out our free online application at www.ourhouseyourhomepm.com before you can schedule a showing.

LOOKING TO LEASE? DON'T MISS 1105 N BOURLAND! THIS 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATHROOM HOME FEATURES NUMEROUS UPDATES, SPACIOUS ROOM SIZES, CHARM &amp; CHARACTER THROUGHOUT, &amp; IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO BRADLEY CAMPUS, DOWNTOWN PEORIA, PLUS CLOSE TO INTERSTATE ACCESS! SPACIOUS FRONT PORCH &amp; PATIO PERFECT FOR YOUR SUMMER ENTERTAINING. FULL BASEMENT &amp; ATTIC OFFER EXTRA STORAGE. 1 CAR GARAGE, NEW FURANCE, &amp; CENTRAL AIR. TENANT TO PAY ALL UTILITIES, 1 YEAR LEASE, SMALL PETS ALLOWED WITH PET DEPOSIT.

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