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118 W Willow St
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118 W Willow St

118 W Willow StNormal, IL 61761
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308 Taylor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

308 Taylor

308 E Taylor StNormal, IL 61761
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Crestwood
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Crestwood

404 E Vernon AveNormal, IL 61761
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1203-1217 Wall St
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1203-1217 Wall St

1203-1217 Wall StNormal, IL 61761
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1723 W. Hovey
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1723 W. Hovey

1723 Hovey AveNormal, IL 61761
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Brookside
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside

1002-1006 Jersey AveNormal, IL 61761
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110 Orr
2 Bedroom Apartments

110 Orr

110 N Orr DrNormal, IL 61761
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Vernon Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Ridge

326-336 E Vernon AveNormal, IL 61761
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212 College Park Dr
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212 College Park Dr

212 College Park DrNormal, IL 61761
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210 Lindell
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210 Lindell

210 LindellNormal, IL 61761
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2 Larry Ct
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2 Larry Ct

2 Larry CtNormal, IL 61761
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3 Larry Ct
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3 Larry Ct

3 Larry CtNormal, IL 61761
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1516 Woods Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1516 Woods Ave

1516 Woods AveNormal, IL 61761
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1506 Northbrook
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1506 Northbrook

1506 Northbrook DrNormal, IL 61761
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2 Curtis Ct
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2 Curtis Ct

2 Curtis CtNormal, IL 61761
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Normal, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Normal, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Normal, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Normal Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Normal$1,590$4251678
Uptown Normal$1,590$7501659

Cheapest Available Normal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Normal, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Senior Apartments in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood priced from $515. Ironwood Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $746. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Normal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$515
Ironwood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$746
314Locust1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
1-7 Keisha Drive1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Arbors at EastlandThe Oak1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Normal, IL

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Normal area is the $0.50 price per square foot Per Student for 2 Model at 1006 Samantha St in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $705. The second greatest value Normal apartment is the 4 person rate Model at 605 Kingsley St starting at $620 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Normal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1006 Samantha StPer Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.50
605 Kingsley St4 person rate4BR,3BA$0.47
200 S LindenRent per Person for 22BR,1BA$0.57
21 Flora WayPer Person for 22BR,1.5BA$0.51
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
112 N Orr Dr, Unit #1112 N Orr Dr1BR,1BA$0.94
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.70
113 W Willow St2 person Rate2BR,1BA$0.70
1501 Ensign Dr, Unit 1N1501 Ensign Dr2BR,1BA$0.50
1505 HancockPer person for 22BR,1BA$0.79

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Normal Overview

Located in McLean County, Normal is a relatively medium-sized town, with the last census coming in at 52,497. Chris Koos is the town mayor. Normal is the seventh largest community in Illinois, excluding Chicago. It's an attractive place to live whether you’re looking to buy a house or rent an apartment in Normal, IL.  

Why live in Normal, IL?

Normal, IL’s economic outlook centers around Illinois State University and the town’s farming. The area produces maize (corn) and soybeans, but it also manufactures tires and cars. The cost of living is also 10% lower than the national average. Apartments in Normal, IL are varied and accessible, with a number of popular options to choose from.  

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Getting Around Normal, IL

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Normal Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Normal?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Normal is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Normal?

The cheapest apartment in Normal is Washington Senior Apartments which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Normal costs $1,590.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Normal?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 216 regular apartments in Normal that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Normal?

Cheap apartments in Normal have an average cost of $327 which is $1,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Normal.

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