Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Illinois Wesleyan University, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Normal

$1,099/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Normal is $1,099 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Normal

136

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Normal rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Illinois Wesleyan University, IL

Average rent prices in Normal have decreased by 2% 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 Wesleyan University, IL

Rent prices in Normal vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Normal is $1,053, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Normal run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.

Listings

Studio

$827

-

55%

1 bedroom

$980

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,147

-

7%

3 bedroom

$2,100

-

1%

4 bedroom

$2,200

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$827

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$980

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,147

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Illinois Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University, IL

1500 Hancock Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1500 Hancock Dr

1500 Hancock Dr, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Price drop

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5d+ ago

Olde Towne condo for rent in Bloomington

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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

4h ago

8.8

Very good

The Grove at Main

102 Donnie Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$875–$1,199

6 Willedrob Rd - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

12h ago

8.8

Very good

6 Willedrob Rd

6 Willedrob Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701

2 beds

1 bath

$895–$925

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Frequently asked questions for Illinois Wesleyan University, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Normal rental market.

How much is rent in Normal?

The average rent in Normal is $1,099 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Normal?

Average rent prices in Normal have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Normal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Normal is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $44,000/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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