505 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701
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OFF MARKET

505 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701

  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 400 sqft
Studio
1 Bath
400 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
400 sqft

About this House

505 E. Locust Bloomington, IL 61701

Efficiency Apartment $650/month

Unit Features:

Efficiency-style layout

Refrigerator & stove/oven provided

Heat pump with AC for year-round comfort

Durable vinyl flooring

Off-street parking

Shared yard space

Coin-operated laundry onsite

Pets welcome (+$30/mo, $250 non-refundable deposit)

Non-smoking property

Section 8 & housing vouchers accepted

Included in Rent:

Gas

Water

Trash

Tenant pays: Electric only

Screening Requirements:

$40 application fee (includes credit, criminal, and income verification)

Credit score 600+ (no evictions, late payments, collections, judgments, foreclosures, or bankruptcies within the last 7 years)

Income at least 2.5x monthly rent ($1,625/month)

Background Screening Requirements:
Applicants must pass a criminal background check. Any history involving serious offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with an emphasis on ensuring a safe and respectful living environment for all residents.

How to Apply / Schedule a Showing:

Apartment Close to Illinois Wesleyan University
505 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 400 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2025 with an asking price of $700 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 14, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $794/month.

Home Details for 505 E Locust St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Air Conditioner
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Linoleum Vinyl

Price History for 505 E Locust St

DatePriceEventSource
10/14/2025$650ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
08/20/2025$650PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
08/13/2025$700Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/25/2025$675ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
06/09/2025$675Listed For RentZillow Rentals
11/07/2024$650ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/01/2024$650Listed For RentZillow Rentals
09/25/2024$700ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
09/18/2024$700Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/27/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/12/2023$575Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/30/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
06/23/2023$550Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/23/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
06/18/2023$525Listed For RentZillow Rentals
05/18/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/08/2023$500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
02/13/2017$550ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/11/2017$550PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/01/2017$600Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/22/2016$79,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/08/2016$79,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/07/2016$90,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/18/2015$90,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Bloomington

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$263K
$15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$123
$7MoM
Available listings
213
20MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,087
Assessment$151,230
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 505 E Locust St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
604 1/2 Douglas St, Bloomington, IL
0.09
Apartment
$150,000
01/13/26
1
1
2,432
106 E Kelsey St, Bloomington, IL
0.78
Apartment
$105,000
12/22/25
2
1
800
1103 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL
0.70
Apartment
$232,000
01/16/26
2
1
1,200
1112 S Fell Ave, Normal, IL
1.00
Apartment
$215,000
04/30/26
2
1
800
203 S Regency Dr, Bloomington, IL
1.60
Apartment
$640,000
01/13/26
2
2
1,200
503 E Locust St, Normal, IL
2.01
Apartment
$200,000
02/12/26
4
3,600
2001 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL
2.23
Apartment
$3,256,000
02/13/26
2
2
15,810
8 Rounds Rd, Bloomington, IL
3.06
Apartment
$230,000
07/31/26
3
2
1,536
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 505 E Locust St.
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What Locals Say about Bloomington

At least 521 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 34 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "I live by Washington Grade School which is a great school. 3 generations of my fam went there. Family neighborhood with lots of kids and aging neighbors. Not enough diversity but otherwise happy here. Been in my home 20 years. "
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  • Lauren
    "Sweet corn circus, farmers markets, tailgate and tall boys music festival, and all of the other local events around town. "
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  • Conwayjm
    " Nice neighborhood to take walks in and not too much traffic. Lots of parks and sidewalks, as well as dog parks make it family and dog friendly. "
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  • Srinivas.ramasetti
    "By car driving approximately 15 mins oneway Return also same way and same route same amount of journey"
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  • Srinivas.ramasetti
    "Dog owners around this are very much like it since it has dig friendly neighbour wood with lot of dog owners. They enjoy walking with across street."
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  • Gonzalesjessie379
    "It’s a safe neighborhood with large trees and beautiful homes. Not only do I live here but I grew up in this neighborhood. Downtown is just a few blocks away with shops night life and parades. "
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  • Melinda Turner
    "People who walk their dogs clean up behind them and they are very respectful of your yard. I like the keep the on leash never see any wondering around the neighborhood."
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  • Romi Rudzinski
    "Halloween trick or treating is the highlight, there are not other events that take place on our neighbourhood."
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  • Tess B.
    "unit 5 is a great school district. lots to do in the ways of trails and parks. heartland community College also offers a lot of fun classes for kids in the summer time. "
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  • Kellysully248
    "the area has two dogs parks. they are both nice parks. one is maxwell, the other is called Shepard. excelente area for dogs to play and socialize. safe neighborhood for walking your dog. plenty of parks too "
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  • Emily M.
    "great public transport access, & pretty central to most places in town. grocery & pharmacy & restaurants nearby too! love our neighborhood."
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  • Matthew
    "Calm neighborhood with a little street traffic off of busier roads. Close to downtown, older buildings, and near Wesleyan. Never had a problem in 5 years "
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  • Rtwebb1978
    "Quiet and nice area. I have some good neighbors and they are helpful. It’s private and enjoyable to live in this area. "
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  • Peg F.
    "Dogs are welcome and I have never seen one loose. Some people do not pick up their animals waste, which I think is very rude.. the “Dog Run” is not what is perceived on the pamphlets, it is very small fenced in area..so everyone just lets their dogs go on any grassy area"
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  • Anyuan
    "A good and quite neighborhood, most of people are friendly, lawn is well-kept, many children playing outside."
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  • Rakesh.pisces
    "That neighborhood is kids friendly and good school is available. Diverse culture is also an important factor."
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  • Bauerb6
    "Great community and helpful neighbors. Low crime rate. Many restaurants to choose from. Clean cities"
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  • Laverne T.
    "They would love this area. Dogs are welcomed here. There are times when you need to keep an eye out for stray dogs "
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  • Bauerb6
    "Beautiful well kept community. Safe atmosphere and great schools. Good neighborhood with plenty of restaurants "
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  • Kelli F. .
    "My commute can be long for a smaller city like Bloomington.. 15 to 20 minutes everywhere you go. I like around 5 minutes is long enough. "
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  • Kelli F. .
    "There’s a lot of places to walk the dogs as well as ponds to play in. Very welcoming neighborhood! Would recommend for people with pets"
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  • Jennifer B.
    "great place to raise children. neighbors are friendly, clean city and neighborhoods. schools are also great! excellent teachers."
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  • Denise
    "My commute is fine...takes 15 minuets to get to most places in town. Traffic is fine most of the time "
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  • Reliant61
    "I am retired, so no commute. You can be anywhere in town in 20 minutes or less. Public transportation is available but I have never used it. Most amenities are close enough to walk to if needed."
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  • Faye
    "I have lived in this area for 20+ years. It is very family friendly and has a strong flow of young professionals from the universities near by. "
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  • Tammy H.
    "This is a nice area with a lot of professionals and families. there are things to do and nice homes."
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  • Faye
    "As a neighborhood resident for 20 years, I can safely say this place is a steady family area perfect for raising a family. "
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  • MO
    "I am retired so I don’t have a commute. I have 3 grocery stores within walking distance too. I can get anywhere in town in less than 20 minutes "
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  • Mark O
    "Just a lot of stopping and chatting going on in the neighborhood during walks. The downtown and uptown communities sponsor a lot of entertainment and events to attend."
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  • Reliant61
    "The commute anywhere is negligible since this is a fairly small community and it has a good transpusystem"
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  • Bcfishe
    "There are many families with children in the neighborhood plenty of parks schools nearby great location. Seven minutes to work I work in normal"
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  • Will Buckem
    "it takes a village to do anything now-a-days. Real talk. Our neighborhood is blended and mostly we all lookout for each other."
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  • Dakota B.
    "Many great places in town. Lots of places to eat. Also, many awesome schools ranging from Pre-K / College Graduate. Taxes are a bit high in some areas, but are mostly alright."
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  • Rianna S.
    "There is access to a bus system but most places must be traveled via car. There are not many restaurants or shops close by. "
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  • Jodimacewan
    "It’s quiet safe, easier to park than larger places. Close to trail parking and restaurants. Close to work. "
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  • Dkkdcarter
    "Lived here for 20 years. Easy, safe living with great schools and minimal crime. Strong economic base."
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Frequently asked questions about 505 E Locust St

  • Is Bloomington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Bloomington is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Bloomington?
    The median sale price in Bloomington is $263K. That is up $15K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Bloomington?
    Residents describe Bloomington, IL as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Bloomington, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 505 E Locust St?
    The closest schools to 505 E Locust St in Bloomington, IL are Bloomington High School (rated 3/10), Bloomington Jr High School (rated 5/10), Sheridan Elementary School (rated 2/10).
  • Does 505 E Locust St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 505 E Locust St in Bloomington, IL has air conditioning.