Rent in Bloomington, IL
Across Bloomington's 7 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,287 a month, with figures from $1,018–$1,287. The highest typical rent is in 61799 ($1,287) and the lowest in 61701 ($1,018). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 4 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in McLean County pay about 2.17% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $941 | $625–$941 | 7 |
| 1 bed | $996 | $681–$1,248 | 7 |
| 2 beds | $1,287 | $1,018–$1,287 | 7 |
| 3 beds | $1,685 | $1,339–$1,685 | 7 |
| 4 beds | $1,691 | $1,587–$2,150 | 7 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bloomington ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bloomington, IL?
- About $1,287 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $1,018–$1,287. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bloomington, IL?
- About $996 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $681–$1,248. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bloomington, IL?
- About $1,685 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $1,339–$1,685. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bloomington, IL?
- About $941 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $625–$941. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bloomington, IL?
- About $1,691 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $1,587–$2,150. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Bloomington ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 61799 has the highest typical rent at $1,287 a month, and 61701 the lowest at $1,018.
- What is the property tax rate in Bloomington, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in McLean County pay a typical 2.17% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bloomington rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).