Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Normal, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Normal
$1,170/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Normal is $1,170 per month as of September 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $730 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Normal
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Normal rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Normal, IL
Average rent prices in Normal have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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
Normal, IL
Rent prices in Normal vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Normal is $1,049, whereas a house costs $2,299. 1-bedroom apartments in Normal run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | 2% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $992 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,099 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,249 | 4% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 15% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Normal | $1,025 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,049 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $850 | 41% | - | |
Houses | $2,299 | 6% | 19% |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$992
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,249
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
5%
Downtown Normal
Average rent
$1,025
Apartments
Average rent
$1,049
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
41%
Houses
Average rent
$2,299
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Normal, 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 Normal, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Normal and Bloomington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Normal
38%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Normal, IL is 9% higher than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
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Cost of living in Normal, IL
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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 Normal, IL
5d+ ago
1500 Hancock Dr, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4 Larry Ct, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
901 Market St, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1620 Bryan St, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Normal
380 Wylie Dr #466, Normal, IL 61761
Studio
0 baths
$3,238
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Normal
1613 Belclare Rd, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
3 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 Uptown Cir, Normal, IL 61761
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1735 Beech St, Normal, IL 61761
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$2,750
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2000 N Linden St, Normal, IL 61761
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$853–$5,341
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
2d ago
1 Uptown Cir, Normal, IL 61761
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$2,850
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1808 Carden Springs Cir, Normal, IL 61761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1735 Beech St, Normal, IL 61761
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$2,750
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2000 N Linden St, Normal, IL 61761
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$853–$5,341
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
2d ago
515 Greenbriar Dr, Normal, IL 61761
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$830–$1,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1115 Kern St, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,099
Apartment for rent
4d ago
102 N Orr Dr, Normal, IL 61761
1–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,025
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2000 N Linden St, Normal, IL 61761
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$853–$4,560
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
2d ago
901 Market St, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1504 Ensign Dr, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,335
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
210 E Vernon Ave, Normal, IL 61761
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Normal, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Normal rental market.
How much is rent in Normal?
The average rent in Normal is $1,170 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Normal?
Average rent prices in Normal have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Normal rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Normal is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $730 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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Normal?
February offers the best rental deals in Normal, with rents running about 15% lower than the summer peak in August.
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).