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Illinois State University Normal, IL
Cheer the Redbirds onto victory!
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Illinois State
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Redbirds
Illinois’ first public university, Illinois State University was founded in 1857 as a teacher education institution and has since grown into a dynamic university offering more than 160 undergraduate majors and over 40 graduate programs. Keeping with its teacher roots, Illinois State has been recognized as one of the largest preparers of teachers in the United States. ISU is home to a diverse community of scholars committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. Redbirds sports teams bring the community together, competing in the NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference. A variety of rentals homes and apartments are available around ISU. Sitting at the intersection of Interstates 39, 55, and 74, ISU is easily accessible to commuters and travelers. Located along the Chicago-Saint Louis railroad corridor, getting around from ISU is simple. While at ISU, you can stroll through the Fell Arboretum, visit the University Galleries, relax on the Quad, or visit nearby Bloomington’s Cultural District. You can also take a two-hour drive to either Chicago or Saint Louis.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Normal, IL is $878 for a studio, $1,170 for one bedroom, $1,227 for two bedrooms, and $1,908 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Normal has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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363 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$878/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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630 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,170/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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932 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,227/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,404 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,908/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Illinois State University
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Illinois State University - Normal, IL (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Illinois State University - Normal, IL (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Illinois State University - Normal, IL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
506 Students
Public
Grades K-5
506 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
476 Students
Public
Grades K-5
460 Students
Public
Grades K-5
262 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
476 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
657 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
685 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
588 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
625 Students
Normal Community West High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,513 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,021 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,021 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
17 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Discovery Museum
- Fell Arboretum
- Miller Park Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.