The Social on Hovey
800 W Hovey St,
Normal, IL 61761
$779 - $829 | 4 Beds
Uptown Normal
Normal, IL
Uptown Normal - Normal, IL
Area Guide
Situated just two miles north of Bloomington and anchored by Illinois State University, Downtown Normal lies within a short drive of all points of interest in the Bloomington metro area. A walk through this safe, compact neighborhood takes you down tree-lined campus paths and past the many apartment buildings that lie scattered around the perimeter of the university.
For fast access to dining and nightlife, look for rentals near the revitalized Uptown area, which serves as the heart of the neighborhood's social life. After cheering on the ISU Redbirds at the Hancock Stadium or attending a concert at the ISU College of Fine Arts, residents head to Uptown to enjoy burgers at the Rock or the special prawns and polenta at Medici.
Rent Trends
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Uptown Normal is $1,227 for one bedroom, and $2,783 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uptown Normal has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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1 BR
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543 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,227/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,399 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,783/month
Average Rent
Transportation
77
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
50
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
67
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Discovery Museum
- Fell Arboretum
- Miller Park Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal
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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 2025.