Illinois State University

Normal, IL

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Illinois State University - Normal, IL

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Illinois’ first public university, Illinois State University was founded in 1857 as a teacher education institution and has since grown into a dynamic university offering more than 160 undergraduate majors and over 40 graduate programs. Keeping with its teacher roots, Illinois State has been recognized as one of the largest preparers of teachers in the United States. ISU is home to a diverse community of scholars committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. Redbirds sports teams bring the community together, competing in the NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference.

A variety of rentals homes and apartments are available around ISU. Sitting at the intersection of Interstates 39, 55, and 74, ISU is easily accessible to commuters and travelers. Located along the Chicago-Saint Louis railroad corridor, getting around from ISU is simple.

While at ISU, you can stroll through the Fell Arboretum, visit the University Galleries, relax on the Quad, or visit nearby Bloomington’s Cultural District. You can also take a two-hour drive to either Chicago or Saint Louis.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Normal, IL is $805 for a studio, $1,128 for one bedroom, $1,190 for two bedrooms, and $1,963 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Normal has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 364 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $805/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 631 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,128/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 922 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,190/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,390 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,963/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Thomas Metcalf School

Public

Grades PK-8

425 Students

8
out of 10

Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

513 Students

7
out of 10

Prairieland Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

433 Students

7
out of 10

Glenn Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

238 Students

6
out of 10

Oakdale Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

376 Students

4
out of 10

Thomas Metcalf School

Public

Grades PK-8

425 Students

8
out of 10

Chiddix Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

594 Students

5
out of 10

Parkside Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

641 Students

4
out of 10

Kingsley Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

753 Students

3
out of 10

University High School

Public

Grades 9-12

620 Students

10
out of 10

Normal Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,131 Students

6
out of 10

Normal Community West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,628 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Discovery Museum
  • Fell Arboretum
  • Miller Park Zoo

Airports

  • Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.