Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Bloomington, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bloomington, IL rent slipped 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,070/month. Renters today are paying $26 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,225/month in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Bloomington sits 43.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters despite a limited total rental inventory of 101 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Bloomington rent for $830/month, 1-bedrooms for $925/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,050/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,297/month. Apartments make up 77.4% of rentals with a median of $995/month, while houses rent for $1,850/month, providing distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Bloomington rents fell 47.3% year over year to $1,053/month across 14 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 4.9%. This signals a significant localized cooldown in the downtown area.
Median rent
Median rent in Bloomington
$1,070/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Bloomington is $1,070 per month as of September 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $830 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bloomington
101
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bloomington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bloomington, IL
Average rent prices in Bloomington have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Bloomington run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $830 | 3% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $925 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,699 |  4% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,297 | 4% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Davis Jefferson Historical District | $1,000 | |
Downtown Bloomington | $1,053 | |
Founders Grove | $1,059 | |
Lakewood Hillcrest | $1,149 | |
Lang's Alley | $997 | |
Near East Side | $950 | |
Northwest Union | $1,070 | |
Olde Towne | $975 | |
South Hill | $1,000 | |
South Oakland | $997 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $850 | 54% | - | |
Houses | $1,850 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$830
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Near East Side
Average rent
$950
Northwest Union
Average rent
$1,070
South Hill
Average rent
$1,000
Davis Jefferson Historical District
Average rent
$1,000
Lakewood Hillcrest
Average rent
$1,149
Olde Towne
Average rent
$975
Lang's Alley
Average rent
$997
Downtown Bloomington
Average rent
$1,053
Founders Grove
Average rent
$1,059
South Oakland
Average rent
$997
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
54%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
6%
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
44%lower than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bloomington, IL is 25% lower than the median rent in Champaign, IL.
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Cost of living in Bloomington, IL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
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
5d+ ago
Olde Towne condo for rent in Bloomington
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Condo for rent
Available Sep 22
17h ago
102 Donnie Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
719 W Jefferson St, Bloomington, IL 61701
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6 Willedrob Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
2 beds
1 bath
$895–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bloomington
3 beds
3 baths
$3,795
$3,495
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
South Hill house for rent in Bloomington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
House for rent
4d ago
1601 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$1,699
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1037 Ekstam Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
109 W Market St, Bloomington, IL 61701
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
202 S Roosevelt Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
17h ago
801 N Mclean St, Bloomington, IL 61701
1 bed
1 bath
$845
Apartment for rent
17h ago
102 Donnie Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9 Melissa Dr #M9, Bloomington, IL 61704
3 beds
2 baths
$1,160
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
Verified
51 Ronald Dr #R51, Bloomington, IL 61704
3 beds
2 baths
$1,089
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
4d ago
Verified
109 W Market St, Bloomington, IL 61701
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
202 S Roosevelt Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
202 S Roosevelt Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
19 Basil Way, Bloomington, IL 61705
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$1,425
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
9 Willedrob Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
102 Donnie Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,049
Price drop
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 $1,070 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bloomington?
Average rent prices in Bloomington have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Bloomington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bloomington is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $830 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bloomington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington are Near East Side ($950/mo), Olde Towne ($975/mo), and Lang's Alley ($997/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bloomington?
To comfortably afford rent in Bloomington, you'd need to earn approximately $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bloomington?
April offers the best rental deals in Bloomington, with prices running about 21% lower than the peak month of August. December also sees less competition among renters.
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).