Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Average rent in
Normal, IL

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Normal, IL is $1,275. This is -33%, or $626, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,275

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

55

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Normal, IL is $1,275. This is -33%, or $626, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
60%
19%
12%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

57%
43%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Normal, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Normal, IL have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Normal, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Normal, IL is $1,154. A 1-bedroom apartment in Normal, IL costs about $949 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,150. Houses for rent in Normal, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,999.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$945

11%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,195

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,750

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,200

4%

13%

Studio

$799

4%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

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.

Compare rent prices in Normal, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Normal, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bloomington, IL.

Normal

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Normal, IL is 11% higher than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.

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Cost of living in
Normal, IL

The overall cost of living in Normal, IL is 3% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

7% higher

Groceries

2% lower

Health

7% higher

Housing

1% lower

Transportation

2% higher

Utilities

4% higher

Apartments for rent in Bloomington

Discover rentals in Normal, IL

700 S. Golfcrest - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

700 S. Golfcrest

700 Golfcrest Rd S, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

308 College Park Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

308 College Park Dr

308 College Park Dr, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Briarwood II - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Briarwood II

100 Northfield Dr, Normal, IL 61761

1–2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,150

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107 College Park Ct #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Normal

107 College Park Ct #2, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$968

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 24

1005 Samantha - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

1005 Samantha

1005 Samantha St, Normal, IL 61761

3 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

102 College Park - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

102 College Park

102 College Park Ct, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

809 Fell - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

809 Fell

809 N Fell Ave, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

112 W. Raab Rd. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

112 W. Raab Rd.

112 W Raab Rd, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent