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First Site Apartments has over 70 residential and student apartment locations in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Our apartments feature fiber internet and modern amenities. We can help you find a competitively priced apartment near ISU's campus. If you need a residential apartment away from the college campus, we also have many locations and options for you! We invite you to explore our college living options at Illinois State University, Wesleyan University and Heartland College. All locations are within a short walk to your campus making it easy to stay connected to all the excitement of your college experience.

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Our management and maintenance staff is dedicated to ensuring your comfort by offering prompt and professional service with the utmost in quality and care. Our depth of talent, expertise and experience make us the sophisticated apartment-leasing partner you've been looking for. We don't just work hard for the sake of the lease, we work hard to build a solid partnership with all our clients. We welcome you to First Site, a qualified and experienced leasing staff will guide you every step of the way during the leasing process.

609 Hester Ave

Fully Leased For The 2026 - 2027 School Year!

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3 Bed

1.0 Bath

$729/mo. Utilities Included

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609 Hester

Fully Leased For The 2026 - 2027 School Year!

All Utilities Included

Electric, Gas, Water, 1 Gig Fiber Internet!

Many competitors don't include utilities
At a competitor's property you'll have surprise utility charges monthly - harder to budget

Our deposit is fully refundable!

Other leasing companies call it something different and keep it automatically.

Plus, we also include furniture and parking.

Lease Breakdown:

12 Payment = Move-in May/June 2026

Price Rates

12 Payments

$729/mo. Per Resident

Features

Balcony/Patiospace
Great Views
Closet Organizer
Parking
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Above Range Microwave
Fully Furnished
Shower Doors
Ceiling Fans
Stainless Steel Appliances
Greenspace
Elegant Lighting
Utilities Included
Gooseneck Faucet
Hardwood-look Flooring
TV
Close to Campus
Dishwasher
Internet Included
Wall Unit AC

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Additional Information

609 Hester apartments are just a ten minute walk to the ISU campus, located closest to Stevenson Hall and the Center for Visual Arts.

Being located right on Hester street also allows you to be only a ten minute walk to Uptown Normal, where you can enjoy all the local restaurants, events and shops!

Innovation & Design: These apartments are perfect for three people! Included is a full size kitchen with everything you need and an island breakfast bar. There are plenty of closets for extra storage, an in-unit washer & dryer and a very spacious but comfortable living room!

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100% Fiber Internet With 1 Gig Speed

Living in dorms or with another landlord can be limiting in more ways than one. In choosing First Site, you get a TRUE all-inclusive lease, your payment includes ALL utilities and now we also provide 100% fiber internet with 1 gig speed. No other landlord provides the internet speed we do. We partnered with METRONET to provide the fastest internet in the area!

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✔ $5,000 in personal property coverage per lease
✔ $100,000 in liability coverage per lease
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609 Hester is the place to live. We know everyone here... great community. We love the big living room, it's great when you have all your friends over!

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