
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Normal, IL from $400 with Utilities Included (53 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Normal.


CollegePlace Uptown

Lincoln Square Apartments

Parkway Court Apartments

Shelbourne Apartments

Lancaster Heights

BayOak

Oak Point Apartments

Healing Stone Court Apartments

308 Taylor
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1203-1217 Wall St

1723 W. Hovey

Brookside

206 Locust

Vernon Ridge

212 College Park Dr

210 Lindell

1816-1824 Parkway Court

Parkview Apartments

1608 Bryan St
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1712 Rockingham Dr

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Washington Senior Apartments

Cortez Apartments

The Oaks

Traditions Bloomington

1-7 Keisha Drive

East Douglas Apartments

The Ponds on G E Road

Wingover Luxury Apartments and Townhomes

Clearwater Crest Apartments
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3 Stortz Drive

Rainbow East Luxury Apartments

909 N Main St

Heartland Apartments

Garden Grove

Harms Apartments

2208 Todd Dr

320 Riley Dr

President Place Apartments

2101 Todd Drive
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2408 Rainbow Ave

2104 Rainbow Avenue

1104 Hershey Road

Todd Drive Apartments

Lakewood Terrace

Riley Place Apartments

Holiday Park Apartments

Whispering Pines

2204 Rainbow Ave

BN Affordable
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Normal, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Normal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Studio Apartments | $1,339 | $546 | $4,666 |
| Normal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $578 | $2,979 |
| Normal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,270 | $664 | $3,471 |
| Normal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $798 | $4,750 |
| Normal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $699 | $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 $840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Normal?
The cheapest apartment in Normal is Washington Senior Apartments which is listed at $578, while the average apartment in Normal costs $2,381.
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 24 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 $899 which is $1,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Normal.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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