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property at 1506 Northbrook Dr

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1506 Northbrook Dr

NormalIL61761
property at 1505 Northbrook Dr

$1,012

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1505 Northbrook Dr

NormalIL61761

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property at 710 N Lee St

$1,245

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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710 N Lee St

BloomingtonIL61701

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Normal, IL

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Normal, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Normal Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Normal$1,995$1,1951
Uptown Normal$1,995$1,1951

Cheapest Available Normal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Normal, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Senior Apartments in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood priced from $546. Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Normal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$546
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$815
Cortez ApartmentsUnfurnished1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Normal, IL

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Normal area is the $0.51 price per square foot Per Student for 2 Model at 1006 Samantha St in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $710. The second greatest value Normal apartment is the 4 person rate Model at 605 Kingsley St starting at $630 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Normal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1006 Samantha StPer Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.51
605 Kingsley St4 person rate4BR,3BA$0.47
200 S LindenRent per Person for 22BR,1BA$0.58
21 Flora WayPer Person for 22BR,1.5BA$0.53
East Douglas Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$0.75
701 FranklinApt 54BR,1BA$0.45
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.79
212 College Park Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
113 W Willow St2 person Rate2BR,1BA$0.73
1505 HancockPer person for 22BR,1BA$0.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Normal

What type of rentals are currently available in Normal?

There are currently 410 Apartments for Rent in Normal, IL with pricing that ranges from $505 to $5,060. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Normal ranging from $850 to $3,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Normal?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Normal ranges from $850 to $3,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,054.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Normal?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Normal range from $798 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $659.

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