Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Normal, IL

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Normal, IL is $1,299. This is -33%, or $649, lower than the national average.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,299

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

49

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Normal, IL is $1,299. This is -33%, or $649, lower than the national average.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
60%
22%
12%
2%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,147. A 1-bedroom apartment in Normal, IL costs about $947 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,175. Houses for rent in Normal, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,897.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$945

1%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,249

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,997

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,299

2%

9%

Studio

$785

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$785

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,249

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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$1,299
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,199
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Normal, IL is 8% higher than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.

More data insights and reports

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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

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

$949

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

$995

Apartment for rent

809 Fell - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

809 Fell

809 N Fell Ave, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

Briarwood II - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Briarwood II

100 Northfield Dr, Normal, IL 61761

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$1,380

Apartment for rent

1123 West Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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House for rent

809 Kern St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Normal

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,895

House for rent

1105 Julienne Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Normal

SINGLE_FAMILY - Normal, IL

1105 Julienne Dr, Normal, IL 61761

4 beds

1 bath

$2,100

House for rent

903 W College Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Full House or Rooms for rent - Available in Jan 2024

903 W College Ave #NA, Normal, IL 61761

5 beds

3.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Available Aug 1