Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Bloomington, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bloomington, IL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,095/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-over-month change in rents as of July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Bloomington, IL sits 43.3% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 104 total rentals offering a range of options for renters.
Price ranges
Apartments make up 75.9% of total rentals and rent for a median of $995/month, while houses run higher at $1,825/month. Bedroom medians range from $822/month for studios to $2,800/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a broad price span for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Oakridge rents fell 56.9% year over year to $969/month, and Downtown Bloomington declined 59.1% to $1,033/month. These local drops contrast with the flat citywide trend, showing significant variation within Bloomington's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Bloomington
$1,095/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Bloomington is $1,095 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $835 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bloomington
104
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bloomington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bloomington, IL
Average rent prices in Bloomington have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bloomington, IL
Rent prices in Bloomington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bloomington is $995, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Bloomington run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $822 |  4% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $925 | 3% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,144 | 2% |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,822 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dimmitt's Grove | $1,099 | |
Downtown Bloomington | $1,033 | |
Irvin Park | $1,149 | |
Lakewood Hillcrest | $1,053 | |
Lang's Alley | $1,099 | |
Near East Side | $975 | |
Northwest Union | $1,199 | |
Olde Towne | $1,140 | |
South Hill | $1,325 | |
South Oakland | $985 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 53% | - | |
Houses | $1,825 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$822
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,144
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,822
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
22%
Near East Side
Average rent
$975
South Hill
Average rent
$1,325
Downtown Bloomington
Average rent
$1,033
Lang's Alley
Average rent
$1,099
Lakewood Hillcrest
Average rent
$1,053
Northwest Union
Average rent
$1,199
Olde Towne
Average rent
$1,140
Dimmitt's Grove
Average rent
$1,099
South Oakland
Average rent
$985
Irvin Park
Average rent
$1,149
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
53%
Houses
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
How does rent in Bloomington, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bloomington and Champaign by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bloomington
43%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bloomington, IL is 16% lower than the median rent in Champaign, IL.
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Cost of living in Bloomington, IL
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 6% higher |
| Housing | 11% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Bloomington, IL
19h ago
305 S Prospect Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
2d ago
915 N Madison St, Bloomington, IL 61701
2 beds
1 bath
$849
Apartment for rent
2h ago
6 Willedrob Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
2 beds
1 bath
$899–$925
Apartment for rent
12h ago
601 Bradley Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701
2 beds
1 bath
$899–$925
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Stone Mill Ct, Bloomington, IL 61705
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
201 E Front St, Bloomington, IL 61701
2 beds
2 baths
$2,549
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 Whites Pl, Bloomington, IL 61701
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Bloomington
1112 Ekstam Dr #4, Bloomington, IL 61704
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
1d ago
2214 Peirce Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
1 bed
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
2h ago
6 Willedrob Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
2 beds
1 bath
$899–$925
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Bloomington
713 Fairmont Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
2 beds
1 bath
$1,099
Apartment for rent
12h ago
601 Bradley Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701
2 beds
1 bath
$899–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 Melissa Dr #M2, Bloomington, IL 61704
1 bed
1 bath
$840
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
23h ago
822 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1301 1/2 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
2 beds
1 bath
$1,005
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2214 Peirce Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
1 bed
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 Melissa Dr #M2, Bloomington, IL 61704
1 bed
1 bath
$840
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
1d ago
2214 Peirce Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
1 bed
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
2h ago
6 Willedrob Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
2 beds
1 bath
$899–$925
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Bloomington
713 Fairmont Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
2 beds
1 bath
$1,099
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bloomington, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Bloomington rental market.
How much is rent in Bloomington?
The average rent in Bloomington is $1,095 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bloomington?
Average rent prices in Bloomington have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Bloomington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bloomington is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $835 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bloomington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington are Near East Side ($975/mo), South Oakland ($985/mo), and Downtown Bloomington ($1,033/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bloomington?
To comfortably afford rent in Bloomington, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bloomington?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bloomington average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,140/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).