What is the average apartment size in Normal?

The average size for a Normal, IL apartment is 886 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 Normal?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Normal is $1,500 per month, a 7.04% increase from last year’s average of $1,401.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Normal?

In Normal, studios rent for $957 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,075 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,389 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,487 per month

What is the average apartment size in Normal?

The typical apartment in Normal offers about 886 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Normal?

Studio apartments in Normal average 395 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 622 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 890 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,156 sq. ft.

Normal, IL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Normal ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Normal?

In Normal, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Normal is $1,500, a 7.04% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,401.

Studio Apartments at $957 offer the most budget-friendly option with 395 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 622 square feet for $1,075, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,389 offer 890 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,156 sq ft) for $1,487, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Normal, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,500	886 sq. ft.
Studio	$957	395 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,075	622 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,389	890 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,487	1,156 sq. ft.

Normal, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Normal, IL have increased by 7.04% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,401 to $1,500.

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

The largest share of rentals in Normal, IL (47%) 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 Normal, IL?

8,853 or 45% of the households in Normal, IL are renter-occupied while 10,922 or 55% are owner-occupied.

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How Normal Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Normal	$1,500
Chicago	$2,461
Oak Park	$2,176
Evanston	$2,577
Rockford	$1,260
Aurora	$1,856
Skokie	$2,041
Naperville	$2,057
Dekalb	$1,082
Champaign	$1,655
Lombard	$1,986

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 Normal 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.