Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Bloomington, IL

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bloomington, IL is $1,101. This is -42%, or $798, lower than the national average.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,101

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

101

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bloomington, IL is $1,101. This is -42%, or $798, lower than the national average.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
72%
19%
3%
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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $995. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bloomington, IL costs about $929 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,097. Houses for rent in Bloomington, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,695.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$927

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,137

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,645

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,995

9%

3%

Studio

$762

6%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$762

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$927

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,137

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

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$1,101
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bloomington, IL is 24% 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

502 E Locust St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomington

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 5

5 Willedrob - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

18h ago

8.8

Very good

5 Willedrob

5 Willedrob Road, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$894–$1,829

Price drop

Apartment for rent

712 Arcadia - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8

Very good

712 Arcadia

712 Arcadia Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704

2 beds

1 bath

$921–$1,845

Apartment for rent

321Riley - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

321Riley

321 Riley Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$945–$1,000

Apartment for rent

915 N. Madison - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

915 N. Madison

915 North Madison Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,850

Apartment for rent

808 E Washington - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

808 E Washington

808 East Washington Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

309-311 Robinhood - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

309-311 Robinhood

309 Robinhood Ln, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

822 E. Washington Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

822 E. Washington Street

822 East Washington Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent