Bloomington, IL Rent History

118 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,270
1-year change
+5.0%
$61/mo
5-year change
+44.3%
$390/mo
10-year change
+80.4%
$566/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Bloomington

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$704/mo—0.0%
2017$728/mo+3.4%+3.4%
2018$736/mo+1.1%+4.5%
2019$741/mo+0.7%+5.3%
2020$774/mo+4.5%+9.9%
2021$808/mo+4.4%+14.8%
2022$977/mo+20.9%+38.8%
2023$1,046/mo+7.1%+48.6%
2024$1,149/mo+9.8%+63.2%
2025$1,197/mo+4.2%+70.0%
2026$1,239/mo+3.5%+76.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Bloomington changed since 2016?

Median rent in Bloomington, IL was $704 in 2016-12 and is $1,270 as of 2026-09 — a change of $566 per month over 10 years.

How much has Bloomington rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Bloomington, IL has changed +44.3% ($390 per month). The current median is $1,270.

What has rent in Bloomington done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Bloomington, IL has changed +80.4% ($566 per month). It is now $1,270.

Is rent in Bloomington going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Bloomington, IL has increased +5.0% ($61/mo). Current median: $1,270.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.