Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Bloomington, IL

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bloomington, IL is $1,199. This is -38%, or $750, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,199

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

103

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bloomington, IL is $1,199. This is -38%, or $750, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
67%
22%
7%
0%
$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 2% in the last month and have increased 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 $1,017. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bloomington, IL costs about $925 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,100. Houses for rent in Bloomington, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$925

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,155

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,900

7%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

4%

Studio

$920

2%

49%

Studio

Average rent

$920

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,155

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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$1,199
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bloomington, IL is 4% 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

712 Arcadia Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

712 Arcadia Dr

712 Arcadia Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704

2 beds

1 bath

$849–$925

Price drop

Apartment for rent

305 Prospect - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

10h ago

Apartment for rent in Bloomington

305 Prospect

305 S Prospect Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

The Grove at Main - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

The Grove at Main

102 Donnie Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$899–$1,199

Apartment for rent

Highland B, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Highland B, LLC

1706 Springfield Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701

1–2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,010

Apartment for rent

339 Riley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

339 Riley Dr

339 Riley Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$915

Apartment for rent

716 Arcadia - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

716 Arcadia

716 Arcadia Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704

2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,025

Apartment for rent

601 Bradley Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

23h ago

8.8

Very good

601 Bradley Dr

601 Bradley Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$949

Apartment for rent

915 N. Madison - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

915 N. Madison

915 N Madison St, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$949

Apartment for rent