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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.

Stewardship You Can Trust

For more than 50 years, Young America has helped property owners protect and grow their investments with confidence. As a locally owned, family-led company founded in 1974, we think like owners and act like partners.

When you trust us to steward your property, you gain a team committed to long-term value, transparent communication, and results that endure through every market cycle.

24/7 Maintenance Team

Property performance depends on consistency, and that starts with maintenance. Our centralized maintenance operations model ensures service requests are tracked, prioritized, and completed efficiently, with 48,000+ service requests handled annually and a 99% response rate within 24 hours. By reducing downtime and preserving asset condition, we protect property value while delivering a reliable experience residents can count on. Owners gain peace of mind knowing every detail is managed with care and accountability.

Consistent, Successful Marketing

Strong occupancy is not accidental. It is engineered. With an average of 30,000 monthly website sessions, a social audience of 25,000+ followers, and high-visibility community presence including fully wrapped city buses and ISU partnerships, Young America delivers unmatched market reach. Our marketing engine blends digital strategy, community engagement, and data-driven reporting to maintain visibility, attract qualified leads, and convert interest into signed leases. The result is sustained occupancy and measurable performance for every owner we serve.

Leasing Leadership

Our leasing team combines experienced professionals with top university talent to create a high-energy, high-performance culture. Together, they welcome more than 7,000 residents each year and maintain industry-leading occupancy levels. From strategic pricing guidance to proactive renewal campaigns, we align leasing efforts with asset performance goals. This disciplined approach ensures properties remain competitive, responsive to market shifts, and positioned for long-term success.

Optimized Management Operations

Operational excellence multiplies investment returns. Young America integrates leasing, collections, reporting, accounting, maintenance, and communication through one centralized online access portal, with 85% of payments made digitally. Owners receive robust reporting and transparent financial management designed to ensure accountability and clarity. By combining technology, process discipline, and experienced oversight, we optimize performance while preserving the resident experience that drives retention and renewal.

A 50+ Year Record Of Excellence

98%

Average Occupancy (Student and Residential Units)

1,500

Student Units

2,000

Residential Units

80%

Residential Renewal Rate

We Have Deep Community Roots

Young America is the market leader for third-party property
management services in Bloomington-Normal. Our longstanding
presence means we are well-known and well-respected.

When you trust Young America to steward your property, our
deep roots help your investment flourish and ensure every
resident feels at home.

We Steward. We Care. We Rise. We Progress.

Our Core Values are not slogans on a wall. They are operating principles that guide every decision we make.

We steward each property as if it were our own, protecting long-term value and ensuring stability across market cycles.
We care by putting residents and owners first, leading with empathy, transparency, and respect.
We rise to challenges with persistence and expertise, solving problems before they become setbacks.
We progress by continually improving our systems, technology, and service so your investment performs stronger year after year.

Respected Leadership

Young America’s leadership is grounded in experience, accountability, and deep community roots. For more than five decades, our team has guided property owners through shifting markets, evolving regulations, and changing resident expectations with steady, informed decision-making. We bring strategic insight to leasing, maintenance planning, financial reporting, and long-term asset positioning, always with an owner’s mindset. Known and trusted throughout Bloomington-Normal, our leadership team does more than manage properties.

We build partnerships, protect investments, and set a standard for performance in every portfolio we serve.

30+ Licensed Leasing Agents Throughout Central Illinois

4.4-Star Average Review With 500+ 5-Star reviews!

4 Wrapped City Buses

10,000+ Social Media Followers

15,000+ Promo T-Shirts Per Year

We Are Here To Serve

Keeping your property in excellent condition is not only good for your residents, but it’s also good business. Our 24/7 maintenance team serves residents whenever the need arises, day or night. Most requests are resolved within 24 hours. Our staff technicians are highly skilled, and we also have on-call experts for specialty support.

Our team oversees the details that keep your property running at its finest. All of our on-the-ground work is coordinated by our friendly, knowledgeable in-house operations and support team. We’re here to serve you and make your property a great place to call home.

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From Our Owners

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We approached YA as single family investors having recently secured our first multi family property. Having managed our own properties over the years, we are thoroughly impressed with the quality of care and level of detail that YA puts into their property management(services). Young America has been both an excellent property manager and strategic partner for our real estate investment business.

Residential Owner

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Switching to Young America has been a game-changer for our real estate investments. They have filled vacancies quickly with reliable residents. Through proactive and preventative maintenance, Young America has kept our properties in excellent condition, ensuring long-term investment growth and happy, satisfied tenants.

Residential Owner

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We have been working with Young America to manage a multifamily portfolio in Bloomington-Normal for the past several years and have been thrilled with the results. The team does an excellent job at leasing units and maintaining properties but also go the extra mile with their responsiveness and communication. YA has also overseen several of our capital improvement projects that were executed exactly to plan. We are happy to work with YA and look forward to many more years of partnership.

Residential Owner

A Multiplied Investment

With Young America, your property does more than operate. It performs.

We multiply your investment through disciplined leasing strategy, centralized maintenance, proactive collections, transparent reporting, and technology-driven operations that keep every detail aligned. More than 85% of payments are made online through a single access portal, giving you clarity and control, while our integrated approach to marketing, resident experience, and asset management protects occupancy and strengthens retention. The result is not just income, but sustained value, operational efficiency, and a property positioned to outperform year after year.

Own a Mixed Use or Commercial Property?

If your property has a commercial component or you’re exploring professional management for retail or office space, we’re here to help.

Visit our Commercial Property Management page to learn about leasing, tenant services, and full operational support.

Place your property in the hands of the community’s most-trusted property management team.

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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