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what is your business address?

311 South Main Street, Normal, IL 61761, US

What do you know about my business?

We are a local, family-owned real-estate management company that is the leading provider of student and residential housing in Bloomington-Normal. More students live in Young America housing than any other housing provider in the area. Our residential division offers far more personalized services than our competitors, making for a superior resident experience. For nearly 50 years, investors have trusted us with their real estate assets. Young America offers over 1,400 student rental apartments (totaling 4,500 beds) near Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University and Heartland Community College. We also offer 1,200 conventional (non-student) apartment, townhome, and house rentals in Bloomington-Normal.

What is Unique about your business?

With over 140 student properties and 130 residential properties, your apartment search is made easy. At YA, your options are limitless when it comes to location, budget, amenities, and more. And with a maintenance staff that completes over 17,000 service requests per year, you can have peace of mind knowing that when something goes wrong, it will be addressed accurately and appropriately. Young America has also been voted best in Custer Service for 8 years running.

Build Your Credit, Just by Paying Rent

2025-10-17

Build Your Credit, Just by Paying Rent

Your Road Home Can Also Lead to a Stronger Financial Future

At Young America, we believe your home should do more than provide a place to live. It should help move you forward. That’s why our residents can now build credit simply by paying rent on time, with no extra effort and no hidden fees.

Through our partnership with industry-leading credit reporting services, your monthly rent payments can be reported directly to the major credit bureaus. That means, just like paying off a loan or credit card, every on-time payment helps strengthen your credit history and may improve your credit score over time.

Why It Matters

Whether you’re renting your first apartment or looking to finance a new car, your credit score plays a major role in your financial freedom. Strong credit can open doors to better interest rates, easier loan approvals, and even lower insurance premiums.

This program turns something you’re already doing - paying rent - into an opportunity to build financial confidence and take steps toward future goals.

How It Works

Automatic enrollment: You’re already in! Once you become a YA Resident, each on-time rent payment is reported to the credit bureaus. A small $8/month fee is automatically included in your Resident Portal for this service.
Want to opt out? You can do so anytime with our service partner or by visiting YArealty.com/CreditBuilding.
See results over time: Watch your credit profile grow with consistent, on-time payments.

It’s that simple. A seamless, no-stress way to build credit with every on-time payment.

Our Commitment to Residents

This program reflects one of our core values: steady progress. We want every Young America resident to feel supported not just as a resident, but as a person building financial stability and future success.

Because at Young America, The Road Home Starts Here. And it’s built one on-time payment at a time.

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Security Deposit Special!

$300 off your security deposit!*

*offer valid for approved applicants with no conditions. Must move in by 2/23/24.

Emergency Maintenance

With extreme cold expected today and throughout the week, please call 309-823-0179 if you are in need of emergency maintenance.

For all non-emergency maintenance, please login to your resident portal and submit a maintenance request.

Welcome Transfer Students!

Young America wishes you the best of luck as you start your new journey at ISU!

Please call 309-454-2338, or email [email protected], if you are still in need of housing for the 2024-25 school year!

Move Out is This Saturday!

UNLESS YOUR LEASE STATES OTHERWISE, YOUR MOVE OUT DATE IS MAY 11, 2024 BY NOON.

click here for move out information

Early Move In Key Pickup

Early Move In key pickup begins today at the Bone Student Center!

Keys will be available to pick up from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM!

For Current YA Residents, keys can be picked up starting at 8:30 AM. For NEW YA Residents, keys can be picked up starting at 10:30 AM.

Move In Information

If you took an Early Move In, please be sure that you have submitted your Move In Inspection.

To submit your move in inspection, please click the button below!

2024 Move In Inspection

June 4th Move In

June Move-In will occur on Tuesday, June 4th at our student office located at 311 S. Main Street, Normal, IL.

Please refer to your 24-25 lease to verfiy your move in date.

CLICK HERE FOR MOVE-IN INFORMATION

Festival YA is soon!

Festival YA is right around the corner! Don't miss your chance to get the NEW YA t-shirt and win some giveaways!

Wednesday, August 28th