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

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One Uptown
$2,500 - $2,850

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Base Rent$2,500 - $2,850

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One Uptown

1 Uptown CirNormal, IL 61761
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1508 Woods Ave
$855

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Base Rent$855

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 17

1508 Woods Ave

1508 Woods AveNormal, IL 61761
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214 Lindell Dr, Unit B
$1,580

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Base Rent$1,580

Total Monthly Price$1,580
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214 Lindell Dr, Unit B

214 Lindell DrNormal, IL 61761
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902 S University St
$700

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Base Rent$700

Total Monthly Price$700
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

902 S University St

902 S University StNormal, IL 61761
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212 Lindell Dr
$700 - $1,300

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Base Rent$700 - $1,300

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212 Lindell Dr

212 Lindell DrNormal, IL 61761
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1504 Ensign Dr

NormalIL61761

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306 N Fell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

306 N Fell Ave

306 N Fell AveNormal, IL 61761
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501 Fell
4 Bedroom Apartments

501 Fell

501 S Fell AveNormal, IL 61761
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605 Kingsley St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

605 Kingsley St

605 Kingsley StNormal, IL 61761
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719 Hale St
2 Bedroom Apartments

719 Hale St

719 Hale StNormal, IL 61761
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113 W Willow St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

113 W Willow St

113 W Willow StNormal, IL 61761
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718 Dale St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

718 Dale St

718 Dale StNormal, IL 61761
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98 E Mulberry St
4 Bedroom Apartments

98 E Mulberry St

98 E Mulberry StNormal, IL 61761
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99 E Cherry St
4 Bedroom Apartments

99 E Cherry St

99 E Cherry StNormal, IL 61761
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106 E Locust
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

106 E Locust

106 E LocustNormal, IL 61761
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906 Hovey Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

906 Hovey Ave

906 Hovey AveNormal, IL 61761
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200 S Linden
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

200 S Linden

200 S Linden StNormal, IL 61761
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204 E Mulberry St
1 Bedroom Apartments

204 E Mulberry St

204 E Mulberry StNormal, IL 61761
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204 E Taylor St
1 Bedroom Apartments

204 E Taylor St

204 E Taylor StNormal, IL 61761
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306 Taylor
3 Bedroom Apartments

306 Taylor

306 E Taylor StNormal, IL 61761
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308 Taylor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

308 Taylor

308 E Taylor StNormal, IL 61761
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202 N Walnut St
3 Bedroom Apartments

202 N Walnut St

202 N Walnut StNormal, IL 61761
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1006 Samantha St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1006 Samantha St

1006 Samantha StNormal, IL 61761
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Normal, Normal, IL

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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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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.