Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Normal, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Normal
$1,225/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Normal is $1,225 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Normal
38
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Normal rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Normal, IL
Average rent prices in Normal have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $2,299. 1-bedroom apartments in Normal run $962 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,140.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $785 |  4% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $962 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,132 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 9% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,697 | 4% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Normal | $962 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | 7% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,550 | 12% | - | |
Houses | $2,299 | 7% | 15% |
Studio
Average rent
$785
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,132
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Downtown Normal
Average rent
$962
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,299
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
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
36%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Normal, IL is 21% higher than the median rent in Bloomington, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,015
8%$1,450
34%$875
1%$950
12%$1,149
$1,272
8%$1,550
9%$1,025
3%$1,250
67%$1,149
11%$1,149
$1,200
14%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 | 5% higher |
| Housing | 13% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Normal, IL
3d ago
1510 Woods Ave, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3 Larry Ct, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Normal
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
901 Market St, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 Uptown Cir, Normal, IL 61761
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,500–$4,625
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Normal
380 Wylie Dr #466, Normal, IL 61761
Studio
0 baths
$3,238
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Normal
1613 Belclare Rd, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
3 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1808 Carden Springs Cir, Normal, IL 61761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2000 N Linden St, Normal, IL 61761
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$882–$6,314
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
1d ago
1 Uptown Cir, Normal, IL 61761
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,500–$4,625
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
1780 Putnam Ave, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
2 baths
$1,425
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
1735 Beech St, Normal, IL 61761
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,465–$4,578
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3h ago
Verified
2000 N Linden St, Normal, IL 61761
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$882–$6,314
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
1d ago
102 N Orr Dr, Normal, IL 61761
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$949
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1115 Kern St, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
300 E Shelbourne Dr, Normal, IL 61761
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$949–$1,149
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2000 N Linden St, Normal, IL 61761
Studio
1 bath
$882–$3,564
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
22h ago
106 W Shelbourne Dr, Normal, IL 61761
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
102 N Orr Dr, Normal, IL 61761
1 bed
1 bath
$899
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3 Larry Ct, Normal, IL 61761
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,225 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Normal?
Average rent prices in Normal have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
How does Normal rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Normal is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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 $49,000/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).