
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Normal Neighborhood of Normal, IL (192 Rentals)


The Social on Hovey

The Social at Illinois State

Class Act Realty

700 N Adelaide St

701 Franklin

CollegePlace Uptown

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1508 Woods Ave

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1010 N School St

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108 W Shelbourne Dr
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1004 Howard St

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104 E Cherry St, Unit 1

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603 W Hovey Ave, Unit 603 Hovey

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214 Lindell Dr, Unit B

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104 W Shelbourne Dr

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1500 Ensign Dr, Unit 2

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902 S University St

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200 E Cherry St

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722 Dale St, Unit 2

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105 E Locust St
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212 Lindell Dr

8 University Ct

1504 Ensign Dr

1513 Woods Ave

200 S Grove St

1210 Major St

1007-1007-1007-1002 Samantha St

31 University Ct

600 S Linden St

1307 Kingsridge Ct
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109 Churchill Rd

1502 Hancock Dr

Elm Point Apartments

306 N Fell Ave

501 Fell

605 Kingsley St

719 Hale St

113 W Willow St

718 Dale St

98 E Mulberry St
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99 E Cherry St

106 E Locust

906 Hovey Ave

200 S Linden

204 E Mulberry St

204 E Taylor St

306 Taylor

308 Taylor

202 N Walnut St

1006 Samantha St
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Downtown Normal, Normal, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Normal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Normal Studio Apartments | $780 | $775 | $785 |
| Downtown Normal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,161 | $700 | $2,500 |
| Downtown Normal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $800 | $2,850 |
| Downtown Normal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $1,450 | $1,865 |
| Downtown Normal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $849 | $525 | $2,200 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Normal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,958 | $1,795 | $2,195 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Normal, Normal, IL
Ranked #2
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Normal
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Normal area of Normal, IL?
As of today, September 13, 2026, there are currently 192 available Downtown Normal apartments priced from $525 to $2,850, with an average monthly rent of $1,169.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Normal Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Normal ranges from $700 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,161.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Normal cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Normal range from $800 to $2,850. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,265.
How expensive are Downtown Normal Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 11 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Normal on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,450 to $1,865 - averaging $1,685 for the location.
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