Last updated on May 29, 2026

Average rent in
Lakewood-Hillcrest, Bloomington, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Lakewood Hillcrest

$1,265/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakewood Hillcrest is $1,265 per month as of May 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $685 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakewood Hillcrest

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakewood Hillcrest rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lakewood-Hillcrest, Bloomington, IL

Average rent prices in Lakewood Hillcrest have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Lakewood-Hillcrest, Bloomington, IL

Rent prices in Lakewood Hillcrest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakewood Hillcrest is $967, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood Hillcrest run $920 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$785

-

-

1 bedroom

$925

No Change

27%

2 bedroom

$1,099

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,895

8%

32%

4 bedroom

$2,500

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$785

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lakewood-Hillcrest, 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 Lakewood Hillcrest, Bloomington, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Lakewood Hillcrest and Davis Jefferson Historical District by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lakewood Hillcrest

Median rent price$1,265
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,012
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood Hillcrest, Bloomington, IL is 25% higher than the median rent in Davis Jefferson Historical District, Bloomington, IL.

Discover rentals in Lakewood-Hillcrest, Bloomington, IL

Lakewood Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

34m ago

9

Excellent

Lakewood Terrace

1301 1/2 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704

2 beds

1 bath

$955

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lakewood-Hillcrest, Bloomington, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Lakewood Hillcrest rental market.

How much is rent in Lakewood Hillcrest?

The average rent in Lakewood Hillcrest is $1,265 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakewood Hillcrest?

Average rent prices in Lakewood Hillcrest have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Lakewood Hillcrest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakewood Hillcrest is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $685 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakewood Hillcrest?

To comfortably afford rent in Lakewood Hillcrest, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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