Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Average rent in
Normal, IL

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Normal, IL is $1,224. This is -36%, or $676, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,224

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

48

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Normal, IL is $1,224. This is -36%, or $676, lower than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
61%
16%
13%
3%
$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 decreased by 6% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,097. A 1-bedroom apartment in Normal, IL costs about $965 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,100. Houses for rent in Normal, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,225.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$965

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$1,136

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,212

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,950

1%

24%

Studio

$785

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$785

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$965

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,136

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,212

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

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$1,224
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Normal, IL is 17% 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

17h ago

7.9

Very good

700 S. Golfcrest

700 Golfcrest Rd S, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

300 College Park Drive - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

300 College Park Drive

300 College Park Dr, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$905

Apartment for rent

308 College Park Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

308 College Park Dr

308 College Park Dr, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

3 Larry Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

3 Larry Court

3 Larry Ct, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$935

Apartment for rent

109 College Park Court - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.8

Very good

109 College Park Court

109 College Park Ct, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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

Pinecrest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

Pinecrest Apartments

515 Greenbriar Dr, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$980–$1,105

Apartment for rent

901Market - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

901Market

901 Market St, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent