1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IL (168 Rentals)

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Cortez Apartments
$825 - $940
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Cortez Apartments

2506-2512 E Washington StBloomington, IL 61704
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610 N Mclean St

BloomingtonIL61701
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218 N Center St
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218 N Center St

218 N Center StBloomington, IL 61701
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314 E Locust
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314 E Locust

314 E LocustBloomington, IL 61701
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Mercer Park Apartments
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Mercer Park Apartments

1004 S Mercer AveBloomington, IL 61701
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Lincoln Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Towers

202 S Roosevelt AveBloomington, IL 61701
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2107 Todd Dr
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2107 Todd Dr

2107 Todd DrBloomington, IL 61704
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2112 E Empire St
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2112 E Empire St

2112 E Empire StBloomington, IL 61704
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603 N Lee St
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603 N Lee St

603 N Lee StBloomington, IL 61701
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810 N Evans St
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810 N Evans St

810 N Evans StBloomington, IL 61701
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312 Mecherle Dr
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312 Mecherle Dr

312 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701
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517 E Chestnut St
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517 E Chestnut St

517 E Chestnut StBloomington, IL 61701

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614 E Walnut
1 Bedroom Apartments

614 E Walnut

614 E WalnutBloomington, IL 61701
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705 W Washington
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705 W Washington

705 W WashingtonBloomington, IL 61701
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409 E Locust St
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409 E Locust St

409 E Locust StBloomington, IL 61701
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410 Douglas St
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410 Douglas St

410 Douglas StBloomington, IL 61701
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2106 E Empire St
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2106 E Empire St

2106 E Empire StBloomington, IL 61704
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202 E Walnut St
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202 E Walnut St

202 E Walnut StBloomington, IL 61701
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2110 E Empire St
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2110 E Empire St

2110 E Empire StBloomington, IL 61704
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2108 E Empire St
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2108 E Empire St

2108 E Empire StBloomington, IL 61704
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1207 Orchard
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1207 Orchard

1207 OrchardBloomington, IL 61704
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405 S Allin St
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405 S Allin St

405 S Allin StBloomington, IL 61701

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508 E Monroe St
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508 E Monroe St

508 E Monroe StBloomington, IL 61701
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702 N Oak St
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702 N Oak St

702 N Oak StBloomington, IL 61701
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1307 E Grove St
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1307 E Grove St

1307 E Grove StBloomington, IL 61701
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1106 Gettysburg Dr
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1106 Gettysburg Dr

1106 Gettysburg DrBloomington, IL 61704
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622 E Walnut St
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622 E Walnut St

622 E Walnut StBloomington, IL 61701
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1209 Orchard
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1209 Orchard

1209 OrchardBloomington, IL 61704
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901 N Roosevelt
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901 N Roosevelt

901 N RooseveltBloomington, IL 61701
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508 Douglas St
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508 Douglas St

508 Douglas StBloomington, IL 61701
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101 S McLean St
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101 S McLean St

101 S McLean StBloomington, IL 61701

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Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 24, 2026

There are currently 29 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Bloomington, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $578 to $7,328. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Bloomington with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Bloomington16$1,225$578
Oakridge13$1,475$795

Largest Available Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bloomington, IL is found at 218 N Center St in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood and is 1,500 square feet priced from $1,600. One Uptown in the Downtown Normal neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 946 square feet and currently listed start at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bloomington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
218 N Center St2031,500 Sq Ft$1,600
One Uptown1BR/1.0BA946 Sq Ft$1,900
Traditions BloomingtonOne Bedroom - Market850 Sq Ft$935
Danbury Court1 Bedroom831 Sq Ft$1,225
Brickyard ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom Classic763 Sq Ft$1,464
Brookridge Heights ApartmentsUnit A - One Bed/One Bath Phase 4 Manhattan750 Sq Ft$1,464
Wingover Luxury Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom750 Sq Ft$1,200
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom505 Sq Ft$840

Cheapest Available Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bloomington, IL is the One Bedroom Model starting from $578 at Washington Senior Apartments in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. The second most affordable Bloomington 1 Bedroom is the Cortez 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Broadmoor Park starting at $795 in the Oakridge neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bloomington is currently $1,551. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bloomington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Washington Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom$578
Broadmoor ParkCortez 1 Bedroom 1 Bath$795
Cortez ApartmentsUnfurnished$825
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom$840
The Grove at Main1/1 TRA$899
Parkway Court Apartments1 bedroom/1 bath apartment$900
300 Shelbourne1/1$905
Traditions BloomingtonOne Bedroom - Market$935

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Bloomington Overview

Bloomington is a city located in the heart of Illinois with a population of 78,730 according to the 2014 census. People love to visit the numerous shopping outlets and its noted historical landmarks. This place has plenty of activities to explore, making it a great place to live within one of our Bloomington apartments.

Why live in Bloomington, IL?

The city of Bloomington attracts people from all areas of Central Illinois because of its numerous retailers located in a concentrated area. You have Bergners, Best Buy, Home Depot, Sears, Van Maur, Sam�s Club as well as Walmart to name a few. These businesses are just the tip of the iceberg in all the activities this town has for you to explore. You can also enjoy art, checking out the historical sites, visiting fine dining establishments and enjoying the nightlife. Many families make come for a fun-filled weekend excursion or day trip during the summertime. You can experience the friendliness of everyone, when you live in one of our apartments here in Bloomington.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Bloomington Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Bloomington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bloomington is $1,551.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Bloomington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bloomington is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $1,600 at 218 N Center St.

What is the average size for Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bloomington is currently 674 sq ft.

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