Address: 809 E. Monroe St. City: Bloomington. Rent: $1295 + one month deposit. Beds: 2. Baths: 1.
Full Description: Updated, charming cottage on a historic brick street and in a quiet neighborhood just a few houses from Constitution Trail, near the David Davis Mansion and public transportation. This clean, freshly painted and renovated first-floor flat has new hardwood floors, full basement for storage, washer/dryer on site, driveway or street parking, a spacious fenced back yard, large covered front porch, and cheerful, spacious bedrooms. Cats and Dogs are welcome.
Home Features: Original moldings and woodwork, arched entryway, new 10 feet ceilings, French doors to master bedroom, walk-in closets, huge dining room with new chandelier, and adorable remodeled kitchen with new refrigerator, new stainless steel stove, dishwasher,butcher-block countertops, backsplash, open shelving, pantry added. Huge front porch for lazy summer days. Knock-out, forever and ever, and cherry parfait roses. Large fenced yard with plenty of room for a vegetable garden. Shared washer/dryer in basement, renovated bathroom with new marble countertop, bathtub/shower combo, and toilet. Shared extra storage is also available in the large unfinished basement.
Community Features: Just blocks from downtown Bloomington, close to David Davis Mansion, near Clinton St. and laundry, market, green top grocery, pizza, and transportation. Only serious inquiries, please.
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RentalSource last checked: 18 hours ago · Listing updated: November 4, 2026
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$1,295
Bedrooms:
2 beds
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
980 sqft
Pets:
Inquire
Laundry:
On site
Parking:
Inquire
Available:
December 1, 2026
ID:
84692357
Amenities
•All Utilities Included
•Laundry Facilities
•Dishwasher
•Balcony/Patio
•Fenced Yard
•Granite/Quartz Countertops
•Hardwood Floors
•Public Transportation
•Refrigerator
•Stainless Steel Appliances
•Storage
•Walk-in Closets
Leasing Information
Fees
•Deposit $1,295 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).
Additional Details
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 809 E Monroe St in Bloomington, IL 61701 rents for $1,295 a month. It has 980 square feet. 809 E Monroe St was advertised by Gravity 5 Design on November 4, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $1,295 a month, this apartment is above the typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Bloomington (about $1,150).
Typical $1,150This home $1,295
$950$1,400
From 31 two-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Bloomington on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$1,150Typical rent for 2-bedroom apartments and condos in Bloomington
This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource in March 2023, ending at $995. Today's rent is $300 higher.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
November 4, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,295+30.2%
+30.2%
March 24, 2023
Listing removed
$995
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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