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Last updated on May 29, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Normal, Normal, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 29, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Normal
$1,595/mo
42%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Normal is $1,595 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $355 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Normal
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Normal rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Normal, Normal, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Downtown Normal, Normal, IL
Average rent prices in Downtown Normal have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 42% 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
Downtown Normal, Normal, IL
Rent prices in Downtown Normal vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Normal is $1,051, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Normal run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $785 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $962 | 7% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,096 |  1% | 56% | |
3 bedroom | $1,825 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Davis Jefferson Historical District | $1,012 | |
Dimmitt's Grove | $1,049 | |
Downtown Bloomington | $1,053 | |
Lakewood Hillcrest | $1,265 | |
Near East Side | $1,074 | |
South Hill | $1,125 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,051 | 1% | 12% | |
Condos | $2,200 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$785
1 bedroom
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,096
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
56%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Davis Jefferson Historical District
Average rent
$1,012
Dimmitt's Grove
Average rent
$1,049
Downtown Bloomington
Average rent
$1,053
Lakewood Hillcrest
Average rent
$1,265
Near East Side
Average rent
$1,074
South Hill
Average rent
$1,125
Apartments
Average rent
$1,051
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Normal, 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 Downtown Normal, Normal, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Normal and Davis Jefferson Historical District by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Normal
18%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Normal, Normal, IL is 58% higher than the median rent in Davis Jefferson Historical District, Bloomington, IL.
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124 1/2 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761
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1–3 beds
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124 1/2 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761
1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,170
Apartment for rent
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124 1/2 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761
1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,170
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55m ago
1 Uptown Cir, Normal, IL 61761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$4,500
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Normal, Normal, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Normal rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Normal?
The average rent in Downtown Normal is $1,595 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Normal?
Average rent prices in Downtown Normal have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 42% since last year.
How does Downtown Normal rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Normal is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Normal?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Normal, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).