Rent in Normal, IL
Across Normal's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,139 a month, with figures from $990–$1,287. The highest typical rent is in 61790 ($1,287) and the lowest in 61761 ($990). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $982 | $941–$1,023 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $939 | $881–$996 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,139 | $990–$1,287 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,379 | $1,073–$1,685 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,274 | $856–$1,691 | 2 |
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).
Normal ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Normal, IL?
- About $1,139 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $990–$1,287. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Normal, IL?
- About $939 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $881–$996. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Normal, IL?
- About $1,379 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,073–$1,685. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Normal, IL?
- About $982 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $941–$1,023. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Normal, IL?
- About $1,274 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $856–$1,691. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Normal ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 61790 has the highest typical rent at $1,287 a month, and 61761 the lowest at $990.
- What is the property tax rate in Normal, 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Normal rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).