Average Rent in Bloomington, IL
11 apartment buildings, 80 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,130/mo
Cheapest
$875/mo
Properties
11
Units
80
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Bloomington, IL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Bloomington, IL Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Young America Realty - Student Division
311 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Young America Realty - Residential Division
200 S Towanda Ave B, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Traditions Bloomington
901 Valley View Cir, Bloomington, IL 61705, USA
BayOak
619 Orlando Ave, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Apartment Mart Inc
912 N Linden St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA
Regions Property Management
112 Boeykens Pl, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Class Act Realty
402 Kingsley St, Normal, IL 61761, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young America Realty - Student Division 311 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761, USA | $875 | $1,070 | $1.33 | 4.3 (2576) | 54 |
| 2 | Young America Realty - Residential Division 200 S Towanda Ave B, Normal, IL 61761, USA | $899 | $899 | $1.06 | 4.3 (159) | 1 |
| 3 | Traditions Bloomington 901 Valley View Cir, Bloomington, IL 61705, USA | $961 | $1,234 | $1.10 | 4 (144) | 16 |
| 4 | BayOak 619 Orlando Ave, Normal, IL 61761, USA | $1,113 | $1,174 | $2.90 | 4.1 (95) | 6 |
| 5 | Apartment Mart Inc 912 N Linden St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1.18 | 3.3 (167) | 1 |
| 6 | Regions Property Management 112 Boeykens Pl, Normal, IL 61761, USA | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1.79 | 4.2 (35) | 2 |
| 7 | Class Act Realty 402 Kingsley St, Normal, IL 61761, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.4 (131) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Young America Realty - Student Division
4.3 (2576)311 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Young America Realty - Residential Division
4.3 (159)200 S Towanda Ave B, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Traditions Bloomington
4 (144)901 Valley View Cir, Bloomington, IL 61705, USA
BayOak
4.1 (95)619 Orlando Ave, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Apartment Mart Inc
3.3 (167)912 N Linden St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA
Regions Property Management
4.2 (35)112 Boeykens Pl, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Bloomington, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Bloomington, IL is $1,130 per month, based on 80 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $875 at Young America Realty - Student Division to $1,800 at Regions Property Management.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,155/mo | $1,096/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $924/mo | $875/mo | 20 |
| 2 Bed | $1,132/mo | $899/mo | 43 |
| 3 Bed | $1,430/mo | $961/mo | 13 |
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 Bloomington, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bloomington, IL averages $924/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,132/mo. At the local median household income of $75,449, that works out to 18% 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 Bloomington, IL at $1,004/mo. The current tracked market average runs 13% 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 Bloomington, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bloomington, 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 $1,130/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 Bloomington, IL is $75,449 , about 39% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bloomington, IL
Overall prices in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,130 |
| Utilities | $316 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $754 |
| Healthcare | $368 |
| Other goods and services | $588 |
| Estimated total | $3,659/mo |
Population
78,703
Median household income
$75,449
Census median rent
$1,004/mo
Rent as % of income
24.5%
Median age
36.0
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 Bloomington, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Bloomington, IL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $2,996 | +165% | 26 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,897 | +68% | 12 |
| Naperville, IL | $2,304 | +104% | 12 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,144 | +90% | 12 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $1,916 | +70% | 11 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,215 | +8% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bloomington, IL?
The average rent in Bloomington, IL is $1,130 per month, based on 80 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bloomington, IL?
The lowest available rent in Bloomington, IL starts at $875 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bloomington, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Bloomington, IL average $924/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $875/mo across 20 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bloomington, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Bloomington, IL average $1,132/mo. Units start from $899/mo across 43 units currently listed.
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