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Ever wondered where the first gas-powered American automobile was born? You guessed it -- right here in Peoria Heights.
Peoria Heights is like the filling of a sandwich cookie. It's a sweet suburb surrounded on almost all of its sides by the city of Peoria. Spanning over six square miles, Peoria Heights provides a home to over 6,100 residents. Hope you can swim, though, as more than four square miles of that is water. If water's not your thing, no worries -- there's still plenty to do in Peoria Heights, including hiking through the Forest Park Nature Preserve, checking out the sights on Grand View Drive, and tucking into tasty vittles at Jim's Bistro. See more
Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Peoria Heights apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.
Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.
Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.
If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.
Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.
Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.
Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.