Riverwest Rental & Lease to Purchase Public Housing Peoria, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverwest Rental & Lease to Purchase is a Public Housing community in Peoria, IL with 76 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $495/month on average.
76
total units
95%
occupancy
$495
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61605 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,424/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,984/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Riverwest Rental & Lease to Purchase
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$495/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Manor PB Section 8 | Peoria | 0.8 km |
| Okpara Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Peoria | 0.8 km |
| Riverwest South Phase 2 Public Housing | Peoria | 0.8 km |
| Heartland PB Section 8 | Peoria | 1.1 km |
| Bnai Brith Covenant Ii §202 Senior | Peoria | 1.1 km |
| Greenwood Estates PB Section 8 | Peoria | 1.4 km |
| Village Green Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Peoria | 1.4 km |
| New Hope Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Peoria | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverwest Rental & Lease to Purchase have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Riverwest Rental & Lease to Purchase?
Residents report average rents near $495/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Riverwest Rental & Lease to Purchase?
Contact the management office at 1201 SW Jefferson Ave in Peoria. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.