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Rental Market Trends in Normal, IL

What is the average rent in Normal, IL?

$1,093/month

Average Rent

630 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Normal, IL is $1,093 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Normal more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Normal, you can expect to pay about $816 per month for a studio, $1,093 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,238 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,994 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$816/month
363 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,093/month
630 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,238/month
937 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,994/month
1,399 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,503/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,016/month
1,660 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,511/month
1,574 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,914/month
1,179 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Normal, IL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.9%, which averages out to $31 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Normal, IL
Last Updated February 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Normal, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
13% Below $700/month
47% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Normal?

Based on current rent prices, The Landing Estates is the most affordable neighborhood in Normal.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Landing Estates
$2,400/month
653 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Normal?

Based on current rent prices, The Landing Estates is the most expensive neighborhood in Normal.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Landing Estates
$2,400/month
653 Sq Ft

Which Normal neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Normal with the most apartments available is The Landing Estates .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Landing Estates
$2,400/month
653 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Normal is $1,093, you’ll want to make about $3,643 per month or $43,716 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 Normal, IL is 0.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Normal is 7.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $816 - $1,994. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 5.4% more for utilities, and 0.4% more for transportation.

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† 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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