Average Rent in Bloomington, IL and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Bloomington, IL

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bloomington, IL is $1,125. This is -43% lower than the national average.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,125

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

92

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bloomington, IL is $1,125. This is -43% lower than the national average.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%

64%

21%

$0-$750$0 - $750

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

61%

39%

Owner-occupied

Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Bloomington, IL
The monthly rent for an apartment in Bloomington, IL is $999. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bloomington, IL costs about $895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,080. Houses for rent in Bloomington, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,722.


1 bedroom	$895	6%	5%
2 bedroom	$1,080	1%	10%
3 bedroom	$1,597	No Change	6%
4 bedroom	$2,199	9%	7%
Studio	$750	10%	20%

		Comparables
Davis Jefferson Historical District	$1,431
Dimmitt's Grove	$955
Downtown Bloomington	$1,197
Irvin Park	$1,195
Lakewood Hillcrest	$1,399
Lang's Alley	$1,350
Near East Side	$1,195
Northwest Union	$1,040
Olde Towne	$999
South Hill	$1,350


Apartments	$999	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,795	No Change	-
Houses	$1,722	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,080

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bloomington, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Bloomington, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Bloomington, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Champaign, IL.

Bloomington

Median rent price$1,125

43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,287

35%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bloomington, IL is 13% lower than the median rent in Champaign, IL.

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Cost of living in
Bloomington, IL

The overall cost of living in Bloomington, IL is 3% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.