One Uptown
1 Uptown Cir,
Normal, IL 61761
$2,500 - $4,500 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Uptown Normal Normal, IL
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 2026, the average apartment rent in Uptown Normal is $1,229 for one bedroom, $2,925 for two bedrooms, and $4,500 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uptown Normal has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
-
1 BR
-
536 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,229/month
Average Rent
-
2 BR
-
1,450 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$2,925/month
Average Rent
-
3 BR
-
2,182 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$4,500/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Uptown Normal
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Uptown Normal - Normal, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Uptown Normal - Normal, IL 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
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Uptown Normal - Normal, IL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Top Apartments in Uptown Normal
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
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.