Abingdon is a town in Knox County, Illinois, 50 miles west of Peoria. The city was first settled in 1828 and was incorporated in 1857. In 1890, 1,321 people lived here; in 1900, 2,022; and in 1910, 2,464. The population was 3,612 at the 2000 census. Abingdon apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Abingdon apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.