Brookridge Heights Apartments
3102 E Hamilton Rd,
Bloomington, IL 61704
Studio - 2 Beds | $958 - $10,000
Rental Market Trends in Bloomington, IL
What is the average rent in Bloomington, IL?
$922/month
Average Rent
717 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Bloomington, IL is $922 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,557/month, making renting in Bloomington more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bloomington, you can expect to pay about $900 per month for a studio, $922 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,110 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,326 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bloomington, IL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.2%, which averages out to $29 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bloomington, IL
Last Updated February 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
23%
Below $700/month
42%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
5%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Bloomington and Bloomington/Normal" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bloomington?
Based on current rent prices, Bloomington/Normal and Downtown Bloomington" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bloomington.
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Which Bloomington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bloomington with the most apartments available are Bloomington/Normal and Downtown Bloomington" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bloomington, IL?
Because the average rent in Bloomington is $922, you’ll want to make about $3,073 per month or $36,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bloomington, IL is 2.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Bloomington is 1.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $900 - $1,326. You can expect to pay 1.8% less for groceries, 5.9% less for utilities, and 0.7% less for transportation.
How does Bloomington, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bloomington, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$460/month
$821/month
One Bedroom
$775/month
$984/month
Two Bedroom
$1,317/month
$1,142/month
Three Bedroom
$1,100/month
$1,692/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.