
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Normal, IL from $505 (105 Rentals)


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507 E Mulberry St, Unit 1

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112 N Orr Dr, Unit #11

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1604 Bryan St, Unit #B

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1610 Bryan St, Unit 1A

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CollegePlace Uptown

Class Act Realty

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713 Golfcrest Rd S

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710 Golfcrest Rd N
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1502 Northbrook Dr

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1500 Ensign Dr, Unit 2

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1010 N School St

Lincoln Square Apartments

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1007 Charlotte Dr

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1008 Charlotte Dr

1506 Northbrook Dr

1505 Northbrook Dr

Pinecrest Apartments

807 N Fell Ave
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1503 Northbrook Dr

300 Shelbourne

Lancaster Heights

BayOak

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1101 Kern St, Unit 1101.5

911 S Linden St

Ironwood Gardens Apartments

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722 Dale St, Unit 2

118 W Willow St

308 Taylor
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Crestwood

Brookside

110 Orr

1203-1217 Wall St

1723 W. Hovey

1000 Charlotte Dr

212 College Park Dr

715 S Golfcrest Rd

1816-1824 Parkway Court

2 Larry Ct
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3 Larry Ct

1516 Woods Ave

1506 Northbrook

2 Curtis Ct

1608 Bryan St

Parkview Apartments

1712 Rockingham Dr

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1110 W Jackson St

East Douglas Apartments

Arbors at Eastland
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Normal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Studio Apartments | $1,787 | $546 | $3,852 |
| Normal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $720 | $4,181 |
| Normal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $505 | $4,313 |
| Normal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $798 | $4,500 |
| Normal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $659 | $2,499 |
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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 $845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Normal?
The cheapest apartment in Normal is CollegePlace Uptown which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Normal costs $2,366.
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 10 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 $787 which is $1,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Normal.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.