Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Illinois State University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Normal

$1,350/mo

increased by32%

vs previous year

The average rent in Normal is $1,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Normal

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Normal rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Illinois State University, IL

Average rent prices in Normal have increased by 32% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Illinois State University, IL

Rent prices in Normal vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Normal is $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Normal run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

1 bedroom

$975

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,025

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,400

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,395

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

The table above reflects average rent prices in Illinois State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Illinois State University, IL

1510 Woods Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1510 Woods Avenue

1510 Woods Ave, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3 Larry Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

3 Larry Court

3 Larry Ct, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1002 N School St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Normal

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
901Market - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

901Market

901 Market St, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Illinois State University, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Normal rental market.

How much is rent in Normal?

The average rent in Normal is $1,350 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Normal?

Average rent prices in Normal have increased by 32% since last year.

How does Normal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Normal is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Normal?

To comfortably afford rent in Normal, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/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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