Carden Springs
1808 Carden Springs Cir,
Normal, IL 61761
$1,620 - $2,800
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Normal, IL
What is the average rent in Normal, IL?
$1,123/month
Average Rent
629 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Normal, IL is $1,123 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $960 per month for a studio, $1,123 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,232 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,963 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Normal, IL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 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 March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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13%
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47%
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27%
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4%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
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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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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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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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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Normal, IL?
Because the average rent in Normal is $1,123, you’ll want to make about $3,743 per month or $44,916 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 0.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Normal is 10.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $960 - $1,963. You can expect to pay 0.9% less for groceries, 4.9% more for utilities, and 1.5% less for transportation.
How does Normal, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Normal, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.