Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Normal, IL

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Normal, IL is $1,450. This is -25%, or $494, lower than the national average.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,450

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

43

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Normal, IL is $1,450. This is -25%, or $494, lower than the national average.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
48%
27%
15%
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 increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,138. A 1-bedroom apartment in Normal, IL costs about $1,068 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,149. Houses for rent in Normal, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,845.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$875

2%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,199

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,822

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,200

9%

9%

Studio

$699

7%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$699

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,822

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

9%

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$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Normal, IL is 32% 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

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Discover rentals in Normal, IL

112 W. Raab Rd - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8

Very good

112 W. Raab Rd

112 W Raab Rd, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$899

Apartment for rent

707 S. Golfcrest - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

707 S. Golfcrest

707 Golfcrest Rd S, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Briarwood II - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8

Very good

Briarwood II

100 Northfield Dr, Normal, IL 61761

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$975–$1,175

Apartment for rent

1005 Charlotte - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1005 Charlotte

1005 Charlotte Dr, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

901Market - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

901Market

901 Market St, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025–$1,050

Apartment for rent

300 Shelbourne - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

300 Shelbourne

300 E Shelbourne Dr, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

Apartment for rent

Parkview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

22h ago

8.8

Very good

Parkview Apartments

101 Northfield Dr, Normal, IL 61761

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,125–$1,199

Apartment for rent

1513 Woods Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1513 Woods Ave

1513 Woods Ave, Normal, IL 61761

2 beds

1 bath

$1,149–$1,350

Apartment for rent