
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Normal Neighborhood of Normal, IL from $650 (25 Rentals)


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603 W Hovey Ave, Unit 603 Hovey

CollegePlace Uptown

Class Act Realty

102 College Park Ct

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104 W Shelbourne Dr
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1500 Ensign Dr, Unit 2

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1010 N School St

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108 W Shelbourne Dr

1513 Woods Ave

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722 Dale St, Unit 2

1510 Hancock Dr, Unit 1510 Hancock dr 2
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1504 Ensign Dr

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214 Lindell Dr, Unit B

118 W Willow St

308 Taylor

Crestwood

1203-1217 Wall St
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1000 Charlotte Dr

212 College Park Dr

2 Larry Ct

3 Larry Ct

1516 Woods Ave

2 Curtis Ct
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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 | $1,351 | $840 | $2,500 |
Downtown Normal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $650 | $2,850 |
| Downtown Normal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $530 | $1,865 |
| Downtown Normal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $850 | $505 | $2,200 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Normal Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Normal?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Normal is Class Act Realty which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Normal costs $926.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Normal?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Normal have an average cost of $539 which is $387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Normal.
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