Peoria Multifamily Buyer
Sell Your Commercial Property In Peoria, IL
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Peoria? We purchase multifamily properties around West Bluff, East Peoria, and the rest of Peoria County, and we review every deal against a clear buy box.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Where We Look: West Bluff · East Peoria · Pekin · Peoria Heights — Peoria County, IL
The Peoria Market
What Drives Rentals In Peoria
Peoria has a larger share of apartment buildings than Springfield or Rockford. In the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey, buildings with five or more units hold 13,776 of the city's 54,010 housing units, or 25.5%, and 20,847 of 49,037 occupied homes are rented, a 42.5% renter share.
The median gross rent is $1,005 and the median household income is $59,410. That rent already sits close to HUD's FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,039 for the metro, and 45.7% of renter households spend 30% or more of income on housing.
Demand leans on health care and manufacturing. Education and health services account for 33,600 of the metro's 172,500 nonfarm jobs in August 2026 and manufacturing for 23,300, according to BLS preliminary data. Every non-owner-occupied unit in the city must be registered with the City of Peoria.
Health care as the largest sector
Education and health services, which include OSF HealthCare and other regional hospitals, provide 33,600 of the Peoria metro's 172,500 nonfarm jobs in August 2026 (preliminary), about 19%.Manufacturing payrolls
Manufacturing, including agricultural-equipment makers, accounts for 23,300 metro jobs in August 2026, about 13.5% of nonfarm employment, with metro unemployment at 4.0% that month.A deep apartment stock
Peoria has 13,776 homes in buildings of five or more units, 25.5% of its housing, against 16.7% in Springfield and 16.6% in Rockford in the same ACS survey.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Peoria
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Peoria Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Peoria
Peoria has 112,169 residents in the ACS 2020–2024 estimates. Of 49,037 occupied homes, 28,190 are owner-occupied and 20,847 are rented, a 42.5% renter share. The median household income is $59,410. Rent burden is heavy: 9,530 renter households, 45.7%, spend 30% or more of income on housing, and 27.8% spend half or more.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts 172,500 nonfarm jobs in the Peoria metro in August 2026 (preliminary). Education and health services are the largest sector with 33,600 jobs, reflecting OSF HealthCare and the other regional hospitals named on this page. Manufacturing, which includes the area's agricultural-equipment employers, adds 23,300, and government 20,800. Metro unemployment was 4.0%. Bradley University, on the West Bluff, adds student and staff renters.
Rents and affordability
The Census median of $1,005 includes utilities and averages five years of leases. HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Peoria MSA set voucher payment standards:
| Unit size | HUD FY2026 FMR, Peoria MSA |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $758 |
| One-bedroom | $818 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,039 |
| Three-bedroom | $1,346 |
| Four-bedroom | $1,449 |
Unlike many markets, Peoria's citywide median rent is above HUD's one-bedroom FMR and only $34 below the two-bedroom figure. For buildings that rely on vouchers, there is little room to raise rents to the payment standard. Income is the other limit: a household paying $1,005 needs about $40,200 a year to keep rent at 30% of income, against a citywide median of $59,410.
Peoria's median rent is also the highest of the three largest downstate cities in the same survey, above Springfield's $975 and Rockford's $985, even though Springfield's median household income is higher at $66,064.
The apartment stock
Peoria's median year built is 1966. Of 54,010 housing units, 34,102 are single-family detached. Buildings with five or more units hold 13,776 homes, 25.5% of the total, a higher share than Springfield (16.7%) or Rockford (16.6%): 4,094 in buildings of five to nine units, 3,712 in buildings of 10 to 19, 2,956 in buildings of 20 to 49, and 3,014 in complexes of 50 or more. Two- to four-unit buildings add 3,293 homes. Buildings of five to 19 units make up 7,806 of those homes, more than half of the five-plus stock.
Property taxes on apartment buildings in Peoria County
Illinois assesses property outside Cook County at 33⅓% of market value, with no separate apartment class and no assessment cap. Township assessors revalue property every four years, and a state multiplier equalizes the county to the one-third level. Appeals go first to the Peoria County Board of Review, then to the Property Tax Appeal Board within 30 days of the board's written notice.
The county's tax year 2025 computation report lists each district's rate separately rather than a single city total. Rates for districts that serve the city include:
- City of Peoria: 1.08042% of equalized value, on a city EAV of about $2.58 billion
- Peoria County: 0.82410%
- Illinois Central College: 0.45627%
- Peoria Public Library: 0.43051%
Those four districts alone total 2.7913% of equalized value, before the school district, park district, township and other levies, so a parcel's full bill is higher. Even at 2.7913%, a building assessed at one-third of a $1 million value would owe about $9,300 to these four districts. The Peoria County Treasurer set 2026 due dates of June 9 and September 9, with a 1.5% monthly penalty on late payments.
Landlord rules and local compliance
- Registration: the City of Peoria requires registration of every residential dwelling the owner does not live in. Renewals are due February 28; new owners have 30 days after closing. A multi-family building pays $75 for the first unit plus $20 for each additional unit, so a 12-unit building owes $295. Late registration costs $150, and an unregistered property can be cited for $300.
- Peoria Heights: the village runs a separate rental registration and inspection program, with fees starting at $100 per unit, $25 for each unit beyond the first four, and inspections on a rotating basis.
- Rent control: the Illinois Attorney General states Illinois has no rent control law, and state law bars local rent control.
- Deposits: in buildings of five or more units, the Security Deposit Return Act requires an itemized statement within 30 days; violations can cost twice the deposit plus fees.
- Transfer: the state transfer tax is $0.50 per $500 of value, plus a county transfer tax.
What this means if you own a building here
A Peoria buyer will price your building on in-place rents, since market rents are already near HUD's benchmarks. Expect requests for trailing net operating income, current city registration and the last two tax bills. Skyline buys 5+ unit buildings in Peoria, including the West Bluff, and in East Peoria, Pekin and Peoria Heights. Try the apartment building value calculator or start at sell my apartment building.
Good To Know
Peoria Seller Checklist
Before you sell commercial property in Peoria, IL, here is what we look at first.
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- The City of Peoria requires every non-owner-occupied unit to register; a buyer must register within 30 days of closing, at $75 plus $20 per additional unit.
- Peoria's median gross rent of $1,005 is already within $34 of HUD's FY2026 two-bedroom FMR, so buyers will not underwrite large rent gains on voucher units.
- For tax year 2025, the City of Peoria levies 1.08042% of equalized value and Peoria County 0.82410%, before school, park, library and other district levies.
- Peoria Heights runs its own rental registration and inspection program, with fees starting at $100 per unit and units inspected on a rotating basis.
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Peoria Seller FAQ
What is the average rent in Peoria, Illinois?
The Census Bureau's ACS 2020–2024 estimate puts Peoria's median gross rent, including utilities, at $1,005 a month. HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Peoria MSA are $758 for an efficiency, $818 for a one-bedroom, $1,039 for a two-bedroom, $1,346 for a three-bedroom and $1,449 for a four-bedroom.
What are property taxes on apartment buildings in Peoria?
Illinois assesses property outside Cook County at one-third of market value, with no separate apartment class. Peoria County's tax year 2025 computation shows a City of Peoria rate of 1.08042%, a county rate of 0.82410% and a library rate of 0.43051% of equalized value, with school, park and other districts added on top. Bills are paid in two installments, due June 9 and September 9 in 2026.
Do Peoria landlords have to register rentals?
Yes. The City of Peoria requires registration of any residential dwelling the owner does not live in. Renewals are due by February 28, new owners must register within 30 days of closing, and the fee for a multi-family building is $75 plus $20 for each additional unit. Late registration costs $150 and an unregistered property can draw a $300 citation.
Does Peoria have rent control?
No. The Illinois Attorney General notes that Illinois has no rent control law, and state law bars local rent control. Landlords must still follow statewide rules, including the Security Deposit Return Act for buildings with five or more units.
What share of Peoria households rent?
According to the ACS 2020–2024 estimates, 20,847 of Peoria's 49,037 occupied homes are rented, or 42.5%. About 45.7% of renter households spend 30% or more of income on housing and 27.8% spend half or more.
Do I need to fix up my Peoria building before selling?
No. We price in deferred maintenance, vacancy, and below-market rents ourselves, so you can sell the property as it stands.
How does a sale to you work in Peoria County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Can I sell rental property in Peoria with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Peoria?
An address and unit count are enough to start. A current rent roll and trailing twelve-month statement let us move to a written offer faster.
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