Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Bloomington, IL

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bloomington, IL is $1,150. This is -40%, or $751, lower than the national average.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,150

decreased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

122

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bloomington, IL is $1,150. This is -40%, or $751, lower than the national average.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
73%
17%
6%
1%
$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 price trends in
Bloomington, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Bloomington, IL have increased by 6% in the last month and have decreased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Bloomington, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Bloomington, IL is $1,025. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bloomington, IL costs about $949 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,099. Houses for rent in Bloomington, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,925.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$949

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,100

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,895

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,200

8%

1%

Studio

$1,006

9%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,006

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$949

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

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$1,150
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bloomington, IL is 8% 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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

7% higher

Groceries

2% lower

Health

7% higher

Housing

1% lower

Transportation

2% higher

Utilities

4% higher

Apartments for rent in Bloomington

Discover rentals in Bloomington, IL

305 Prospect - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.3

Very good

305 Prospect

305 S Prospect Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

5 Willedrob - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.8

Very good

5 Willedrob

5 Willedrob Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$899–$1,049

Apartment for rent

233 Robinhood Ln #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomington

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 20

712 Arcadia Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.8

Very good

712 Arcadia Dr

712 Arcadia Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704

2 beds

1 bath

$921–$1,025

Apartment for rent

719 W. Jefferson - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

719 W. Jefferson

719 W Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL 61701

3 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

716 Arcadia - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

716 Arcadia

716 Arcadia Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

2002-2004 Rainbow - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

2002-2004 Rainbow

2002 Rainbow Ave, Bloomington, IL 61704

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

321Riley - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

321Riley

321 Riley Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent