What is the average apartment size in Bloomington?

The average size for a Bloomington, IL apartment is 862 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bloomington?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Bloomington is $1,185 per month, a 4.4% increase from last year’s average of $1,135.

What is the average apartment size in Bloomington?

The typical apartment in Bloomington offers about 862 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Bloomington, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bloomington?

The typical rent budget in Bloomington ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bloomington?

In Bloomington, 38% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bloomington is $1,185, a 4.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,135.

One-bedroom apartments provide 677 square feet for $1,096, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,248 offer 1,002 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,232 sq ft) for $1,422, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bloomington, IL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,185	862 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,096	677 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,248	1,002 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,422	1,232 sq. ft.

Bloomington, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Bloomington, IL have increased by 4.4% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,135 to $1,185.

What's the typical rent budget in Bloomington, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Bloomington, IL (56%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bloomington, IL?

13,132 or 38% of the households in Bloomington, IL are renter-occupied while 21,085 or 62% are owner-occupied.

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How Bloomington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bloomington	$1,185
Chicago	$2,432
Oak Park	$2,213
Evanston	$2,568
Rockford	$1,252
Skokie	$2,128
Peoria	$1,218
Aurora	$1,865
Naperville	$2,082
Waukegan	$1,365
Dekalb	$1,105

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bloomington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.