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

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118 W Willow St
2 Bedroom Apartments

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
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood

404 E Vernon AveNormal, IL 61761

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1203-1217 Wall St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1203-1217 Wall St

1203-1217 Wall StNormal, IL 61761
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Uptown Normal, Normal, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
300 Shelbourne1/11BR,1BA$899
Traditions BloomingtonOne Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hershey Townhomes3 bed - 1.5 bath - Remodel3BR,1.5BA$1.11
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$0.52
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.71
113 W Willow St2 person Rate2BR,1BA$0.71
Traditions BloomingtonOne Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.10
12 Flora Way1 Person Rent1BR,1BA$1.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Normal, Normal, IL

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Normal, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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