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Rental Market Trends in Bloomington, IL

What is the average rent in Bloomington, IL?

$939/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Bloomington, IL is $939 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Bloomington more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bloomington, you can expect to pay about $640 per month for a studio, $939 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,116 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,467 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$640/month
442 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$939/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,116/month
985 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,467/month
1,330 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,986/month
1,351 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,911/month
1,516 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,364/month
1,742 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bloomington, IL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.9%, which averages out to $55 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Bloomington, IL
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bloomington, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
21% Below $700/month
41% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington?

Based on current rent prices, Hershey Grove is the most affordable neighborhood in Bloomington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hershey Grove
$3,700/month
791 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bloomington?

Based on current rent prices, Hershey Grove is the most expensive neighborhood in Bloomington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hershey Grove
$3,700/month
791 Sq Ft

Which Bloomington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Bloomington with the most apartments available is Hershey Grove .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hershey Grove
$3,700/month
791 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bloomington, IL?

Because the average rent in Bloomington is $939, you’ll want to make about $3,130 per month or $37,560 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Bloomington, IL is 2.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Bloomington is 1.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $640 - $1,467. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 4.0% more for utilities, and 2.3% more for transportation.

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1-6 Rainbow Cir,
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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