Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Normal Neighborhood of Normal, IL from $400 (7 Rentals)
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Uptown Normal, Normal, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Normal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Normal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,131 | $780 | $1,620 |
Uptown Normal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $520 | $1,649 |
Uptown Normal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $805 | $2,400 |
Uptown Normal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,061 | $450 | $2,075 |
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Cheapest Available Uptown Normal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Normal area of Normal, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Class Act Realty priced from $780. 300 Shelbourne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Uptown Normal apartments for rent in Normal, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
300 Shelbourne | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Traditions Bloomington | One Bedroom - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Normal, IL
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Normal area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 bed - 1.5 bath - Remodel Model at Hershey Townhomes in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Uptown Normal apartment is the Per Student for 2 Model at 1006 Samantha St starting at $705 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Normal apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hershey Townhomes | 3 bed - 1.5 bath - Remodel | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
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 | $0.52 |
701 Franklin | Apt 2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.55 |
700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
113 W Willow St | 2 person Rate | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
Traditions Bloomington | One Bedroom - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
12 Flora Way | 1 Person Rent | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Uptown Normal Neighborhood in Normal, IL
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Uptown Normal Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Normal?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Normal is Class Act Realty which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Uptown Normal costs $1,640.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 1 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown Normal?
Cheap apartments in Uptown Normal have an average cost of $273 which is $1,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Normal.
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