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809 E Monroe St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA|Near East Side
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| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 980 sqft | $1,295 /mo | 1 unit available | Address: 809 ½ E. Monroe St. City: Bloomington Rent: $1295.00 + one month deposit Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Full Description: Updated, charming cottage on a historic brick street and in a quiet neighborhood just a few houses from Constitution Trail, near the David Davis Mansion and public transportation. This clean, freshly painted and renovated first-floor flat has new hardwood floors, full basement for storage, washer/dryer on site, driveway or street parking, a spacious fenced back yard, large covered front porch, and cheerful, spacious bedrooms. Cats and Dogs are welcome. Home Features: Original moldings and woodwork, arched entryway, new 10 feet ceilings, French doors to master bedroom, walk-in closets, huge dining room with new chandelier, and adorable remodeled kitchen with new refrigerator, new stainless steel stove, dishwasher,butcher-block countertops, backsplash, open shelving, pantry added. Huge front porch for lazy summer days. Knock-out, forever and ever, and cherry parfait roses. Large fenced yard with plenty of room for a vegetable garden. Shared washer/dryer in basement, renovated bathroom with new marble countertop, bathtub/shower combo, and toilet. Shared extra storage is also available in the large unfinished basement. Community Features: Just blocks from downtown Bloomington, close to David Davis Mansion, near Clinton St. and laundry, market, green top grocery, pizza, and transportation. Only serious inquiries, please. |
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Building
| Dogs OK |
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| All Utilities Paid by Tenant |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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About 809 Monroe
Address: 809 ½ E. Monroe St. City: Bloomington Rent: $1295.00 + one month deposit Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Full Description: Updated, charming cottage on a historic brick street and in a quiet neighborhood just a few houses from Constitution Trail, near the David Davis Mansion and public transportation. This clean, freshly painted and renovated first-floor flat has new hardwood floors, full basement for storage, washer/dryer on site, driveway or street parking, a spacious fenced back yard, large covered front porch, and cheerful, spacious bedrooms. Cats and Dogs are welcome. Home Features: Original moldings and woodwork, arched entryway, new 10 feet ceilings, French doors to master bedroom, walk-in closets, huge dining room with new chandelier, and adorable remodeled kitchen with new refrigerator, new stainless steel stove, dishwasher,butcher-block countertops, backsplash, open shelving, pantry added. Huge front porch for lazy summer days. Knock-out, forever and ever, and cherry parfait roses. Large fenced yard with plenty of room for a vegetable garden. Shared washer/dryer in basement, renovated bathroom with new marble countertop, bathtub/shower combo, and toilet. Shared extra storage is also available in the large unfinished basement. Community Features: Just blocks from downtown Bloomington, close to David Davis Mansion, near Clinton St. and laundry, market, green top grocery, pizza, and transportation. Only serious inquiries, please.
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Rent trends in Near East Side
2-bedroom apartments at 809 Monroe cost about 30% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Near East Side.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Near East Side
Bloomington
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $862 |
| 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 | $933 |
| September 2026 | $925 |
| October 2026 | $914 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | $800 |
| July 2025 | $795 |
| September 2025 | $845 |
| July 2026 | $825 |
| August 2026 | $842 |
| September 2026 | $861 |
| October 2026 | $895 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 809 Monroe
Washington Elementary School
1201 e washington st
bloomington, IL, 61701
K-5Public
B
Scott Early Learning Center
1119 e taylor st
bloomington, IL, 61701
PKPublic
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
Getting around Bloomington near 809 E Monroe 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.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 809 E Monroe St, Bloomington
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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