
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Normal, IL from $400 (90 Rentals)
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Ironwood Gardens Apartments

The Social on Hovey

Parkway Court Apartments

Lincoln Square Apartments

507 E Mulberry St, Unit 1

Lancaster Heights

Pinecrest Apartments

Washington Senior Apartments

1110 W Jackson St, Unit 1

Cortez Apartments

Arbors at Eastland
Normal, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Normal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Normal Studio Apartments | $1,714 | $515 | $4,666 |
Cheap Normal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,062 | $548 | $6,118 |
Cheap Normal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,254 | $642 | $7,021 |
Cheap Normal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $776 | $2,400 |
Cheap Normal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $894 | $629 | $2,050 |
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Normal, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Normal, IL
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Normal | $1,590 | $750 | 1885 |
Uptown Normal | $1,590 | $750 | 1877 |
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 $760. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Normal apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $515 |
Ironwood Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $760 |
Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
Arbors at Eastland | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
1-7 Keisha Drive | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Normal, IL
As of March 21, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1006 Samantha St | Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.50 |
605 Kingsley St | 4 person rate | 4BR,3BA | $0.47 |
200 S Linden | Rent per Person for 2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
21 Flora Way | Per Person for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.51 |
East Douglas Apartments | 3BR/ 1BA Loft | 3BR,1BA | $0.83 |
701 Franklin | Apt 2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.55 |
700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.70 |
1510 Northbrook Dr, Unit B5 | 1510 Northbrook Dr | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
113 W Willow St | 2 person Rate | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
1505 Hancock | Per person for 2 | 2BR,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 $392 which is $1,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Normal.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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