Rent in Bloomington, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,302$15,624 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,287 (−1.2%)How much rent can you afford in Bloomington, IL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Bloomington, IL by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $927 | $11,124 | $37,080 | $17.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $999 | $11,988 | $39,960 | $19.21/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,302 | $15,624 | $52,080 | $25.04/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,717 | $20,604 | $68,680 | $33.02/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,724 | $20,688 | $68,960 | $33.15/hr |
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Rent in Bloomington, IL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Bloomington, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,287 for a two-bedroom, down 1.2% from $1,302. A one-bedroom goes from $999 to $996, a studio from $927 to $941.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Bloomington, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $999 for a one-bedroom and $1,302 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,624 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Bloomington, IL?
To keep a $1,302 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.04 an hour, or $52,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $999 takes $19.21 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Bloomington, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $927, one bedroom $999, two $1,302, three $1,717 and four $1,724 a month.
Is rent affordable in Bloomington, IL?
For the typical household, earning $77,384 a year ($6,449 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,302 takes 20.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,302 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.04 an hour.