Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Illinois State University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Normal

$1,185/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Normal is $1,185 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $760 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Normal

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Normal rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 22% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Normal run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$795

-

-

1 bedroom

$975

-

36%

2 bedroom

$1,175

-

35%

3 bedroom

$3,225

-

-

4 bedroom

$2,195

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$795

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

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

5 Curtis Court - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

5 Curtis Court

5 Curtis Ct, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

300 College Park Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8

Very good

300 College Park Drive

300 College Park Dr, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$899

Apartment for rent

1500 Hancock Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1500 Hancock Dr

1500 Hancock Dr, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

102 College Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

102 College Park

102 College Park Ct, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,185 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Normal?

Average rent prices in Normal have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Normal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Normal is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $760 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 $47,000/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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