Elmwood is a city in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,945 at the 2000 census. Elmwood is part of the Peoria-Pekin MSA. Growth in the city of Peoria is extending towards Elmwood, in addition to the village of Dunlap. Elmwood apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Elmwood apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.