Average Rent in Normal, IL
4 apartment buildings, 50 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,120/mo
Cheapest
$875/mo
Properties
4
Units
50
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Normal, IL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Normal, IL Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Young America Realty - Residential Division
200 S Towanda Ave B, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Regions Property Management
112 Boeykens Pl, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Class Act Realty
402 Kingsley St, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Meredith's Properties Leasing Office
Leasing Office, 410 Normal Ave, Normal, IL 61761, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young America Realty - Residential Division 200 S Towanda Ave B, Normal, IL 61761, USA | $875 | $1,092 | $1.33 | 4.3 (159) | 48 |
| 2 | Regions Property Management 112 Boeykens Pl, Normal, IL 61761, USA | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1.79 | 4.2 (35) | 2 |
| 3 | Class Act Realty 402 Kingsley St, Normal, IL 61761, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.4 (131) | 0 |
| 4 | Meredith's Properties Leasing Office Leasing Office, 410 Normal Ave, Normal, IL 61761, USA | -- | -- | -- | 5 (1) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Young America Realty - Residential Division
4.3 (159)200 S Towanda Ave B, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Regions Property Management
4.2 (35)112 Boeykens Pl, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Class Act Realty
3.4 (131)402 Kingsley St, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Meredith's Properties Leasing Office
5 (1)Leasing Office, 410 Normal Ave, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Normal, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Normal, IL is $1,120 per month, based on 50 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $875 at Young America Realty - Residential Division to $1,800 at Regions Property Management.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,096/mo | $1,096/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $912/mo | $875/mo | 18 |
| 2 Bed | $1,167/mo | $949/mo | 27 |
| 3 Bed | $1,744/mo | $1,380/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Normal, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Normal, IL averages $912/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,167/mo. At the local median household income of $66,350, that works out to 20% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Normal, IL at $974/mo. The current tracked market average runs 15% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Normal, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Normal, IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$45,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,120/mo.
Comfortable income
$54,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($875/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Normal, IL is $66,350 , about 23% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Normal, IL
Overall prices in Normal, IL runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Normal, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,120 |
| Utilities | $316 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $754 |
| Healthcare | $368 |
| Other goods and services | $588 |
| Estimated total | $3,649/mo |
Population
52,908
Median household income
$66,350
Census median rent
$974/mo
Rent as % of income
35.7%
Median age
25.2
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Illinois
How Normal, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Normal, IL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $3,138 | +180% | 25 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,912 | +71% | 12 |
| Naperville, IL | $2,306 | +106% | 12 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,145 | +92% | 12 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,246 | +11% | 11 |
| Bloomington, IL | $1,123 | 0% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Normal, IL?
The average rent in Normal, IL is $1,120 per month, based on 50 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Normal, IL?
The lowest available rent in Normal, IL starts at $875 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Normal, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Normal, IL average $912/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $875/mo across 18 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Normal, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Normal, IL average $1,167/mo. Units start from $949/mo across 27 units currently listed.
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