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505 E Locust St
505 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$795–$850
Beds1–2
Baths1
Sqft725–800
modified
Updated 2 Days Ago

Property Overview

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Units

505 E Locust St Bloomington, IL

Available

A

1 Bed

1 Bath

$795

Listed on 07/13/2026
Listed by 505 East Locust Street Bloomington, IL 61701
Days on market: 47
Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartment | Heat & A/C | Water Included | Available Now 505 E. Locust Street – Unit A Bloomington, IL 61701 Enjoy this spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment conveniently located near downtown Bloomington, shopping, restaurants, and public transportation. Offering approximately 700 square feet of living space, this apartment features a large kitchen, mini-split heating and air conditioning, and water and trash service included in the rent. Property Features Approximately 700 Square Feet 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Large Kitchen with Ample Cabinet Storage Mini-Split Heating & Air Conditioning Refrigerator Included Stove/Oven Included Coin-Operated Laundry On Site Water & Trash Included Off-Street Parking Available Non-Smoking Property Tenant Responsibilities Electric Gas Internet/Cable Pet Policy Pets are welcome with: $30/month pet rent $250 non-refundable pet fee per pet Rental Details Rent: $795/month Security Deposit: $795 Available: Immediately Application Fee: $40 per applicant (18 years or older) Minimum Qualifications Gross monthly household income of at least 2.5 times the monthly rent Minimum credit score of 600 No recent evictions or outstanding landlord balances Employment and rental history verification required Criminal background screening performed in accordance with applicable laws and Equal Housing Opportunity requirements Convenient Location Minutes from downtown Bloomington Close to restaurants, shopping, and parks Easy access to public transportation Short drive to Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University Schedule a Self-Guided Tour To schedule a showing or submit an application, please visit www cipmg com or contact us: Central Illinois Property Management Group (309) 431-1601 **** Equal Housing Opportunity Apartment Close to Illinois Wesleyan University

New Listing

B

2 Beds

1 Bath

$850

Listed on 08/21/2026
Listed by 505 East Locust Street Bloomington, IL 61701
Days on market: 7
2 Bedroom 1 Bath close to Illinois Wesleyan University. Available Tenant only pays electric Refrigerator, Stove/Oven, Heat Pump/AC provided Vinyl floors. Off street parking. Shared yard. Coin Laundry onsite. Pets allowed for an additional $30/month Non-Smoking. Gas, Water & Trash Provided Parks, Schools, and Churches nearby. Section 8 friendly Contact **** or 309-431-1601 to schedule a showing. The application fee is $40 and covers a nationwide criminal background check, credit check, and employment verification. Our minimum requirements are: 1. No felony arrests, however, our policy will take into consideration what the crime was and when it happened. No acts of violence arrests in last 7 years. No drug or sex related convictions of any kind. 2. Credit report: Minimum 580 credit score, no history of evictions, late payments, liens, judgments, collections, or foreclosures, or (bankruptcies last 7 years). 3. Current employment and make at least 2.5 times the monthly rent in income. Minimum income for this apartment is $1,875/month. Apartment Close to Illinois Wesleyan University

Amenities for 505 E Locust St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
  • Balcony
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Assigned Parking

Policies at 505 E Locust St

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 505 E Locust St

HomeApartments in BloomingtonNear East Side 505 E Locust St #B, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA

Interested in leasing 505 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA? Currently, 505 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 505 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA vs overall rent prices in Near East Side, IL. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 505 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA.

Address details

Units6
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code61701

505 E Locust St #B is great for:

Social life

  • 61 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 27 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 53 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 16 local event hubs within 1 mile

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • Pet deposit required

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 505 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Bloomington

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 6% lower than 1-bedrooms in Near East Side.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 505 E Locust St #B to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Near East Side.

Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
Near East Side
Bloomington
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Bloomington
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$862
October 2024$875
November 2024$867
December 2024$899
January 2025$906
February 2025$933
March 2025$921
April 2025$885
May 2025$896
June 2025$925
July 2025$897
August 2025$896
September 2025$901
October 2025$912
November 2025$938
December 2025$936
January 2026$899
February 2026$898
March 2026$948
April 2026$942
May 2026$945
June 2026$957
July 2026$937
August 2026$925
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Near East Side
MonthMedian Rent
June 2025$800
July 2025$795
September 2025$845
July 2026$825
August 2026$840

Affordability calculator

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$31,800/yr

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 505 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL.
10 months ago$6501 bed1 bath
3 years ago$500Studio1 bath
3 years ago$500Studio1 bath
3 years ago$500Studio1 bath
3 years ago$6002 bed1 bath
3 years ago$6002 bed1 bath
5 years ago$4001 bed1 bath
5 years ago$4001 bed1 bath
6 years ago$3991 bed1 bath

Schools near 505 E Locust St #B

Scott Early Learning Center

1119 e taylor st

bloomington, IL, 61701

PKPublic

Sheridan Elementary School

1403 w walnut st

bloomington, IL, 61701

K-5Public
C

Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education

1402 w olive st

bloomington, IL, 61701

PKPublic

Thomas Metcalf School

isu campus box 7000

normal, IL, 61790

PK, K-8Public
A+

Congerville Elementary School

310 e kauffman st

congerville, IL, 61729

K-4Public
A
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Getting around Bloomington near 505 E Locust St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 505 E Locust St, Bloomington

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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