Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Normal, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Normal, IL rent rose 3.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,267/month. Renters today are paying $32 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Normal, IL sits 35.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals and a lower cost of living.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Normal, IL run at a median of $800/month, 1-bedroom units at $945/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,160/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,072/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. This range shows a broad spread in bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Normal, IL saw a year-over-year rent decline of 17.0%, diverging from the citywide rise of 3.4%. This segment's change reflects a distinct trend within the city's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Normal
$1,267/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Normal is $1,267 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $683 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Normal
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Normal rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Normal, IL
Average rent prices in Normal have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Normal run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 |  7% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $945 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,160 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,072 | 5% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 4% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Normal | $1,099 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 83% | - | |
Houses | $1,900 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$945
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,160
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,072
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
Downtown Normal
Average rent
$1,099
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
83%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
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
35%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Normal, IL is 12% higher than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Cost of living in Normal, IL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
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
2d ago
1500 Hancock Dr, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1115 Kern St, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$949
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 Northfield Dr, Normal, IL 61761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
102 College Park Ct, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 Uptown Cir, Normal, IL 61761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$4,500
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
1d ago
1735 Beech St, Normal, IL 61761
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,450–$3,200
House for rent
1d ago
1808 Carden Springs Cir, Normal, IL 61761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,800
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2000 N Linden St, Normal, IL 61761
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$984–$3,982
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
1d ago
1 Uptown Cir, Normal, IL 61761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$4,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
300 E Shelbourne Dr, Normal, IL 61761
1–2 beds
1 bath
$905–$1,005
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1735 Beech St, Normal, IL 61761
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,450–$3,200
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
2000 N Linden St, Normal, IL 61761
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$984–$3,982
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
1d ago
300 E Shelbourne Dr, Normal, IL 61761
1–2 beds
1 bath
$905–$1,005
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1500 Hancock Dr, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5 Curtis Ct, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2000 N Linden St, Normal, IL 61761
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$984–$3,847
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
1d ago
300 E Shelbourne Dr, Normal, IL 61761
1–2 beds
1 bath
$905–$1,005
Apartment for rent
1d ago
210 E Vernon Ave, Normal, IL 61761
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Normal
302 College Park Dr #3, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
$1,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
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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 $1,267 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Normal?
Average rent prices in Normal have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Normal rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Normal is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $683 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 $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Normal?
Normal's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 per month. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 1.5% and two-bedrooms rising 4.4%.
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).