1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IL (182 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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1110 W Jackson St, Unit 1
$720
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1110 W Jackson St, Unit 1

1110 W Jackson StBloomington, IL 61701
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505 E Locust 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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221 Robinhood Ln
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221 Robinhood Ln

221 Robinhood LnBloomington, IL 61701
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314 E Locust St
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314 E Locust St

314 E Locust StBloomington, IL 61701
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1224 Orchard Rd
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1224 Orchard Rd

1224 Orchard RdBloomington, IL 61704
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602 E Jackson St
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602 E Jackson St

602 E Jackson StBloomington, IL 61701
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605 E. Washington
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605 E. Washington

605 E Washington StBloomington, IL 61701
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612 N Lee St
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612 N Lee St

612 N Lee StBloomington, 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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608 W Market St
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608 W Market St

608 W Market StBloomington, IL 61701

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609 E Locust St
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609 E Locust St

609 E Locust StBloomington, IL 61701
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202 W Emerson St
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202 W Emerson St

202 W Emerson StBloomington, IL 61701
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502 N Oak St
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502 N Oak St

502 N Oak StBloomington, IL 61701
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Lincoln Towers
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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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Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 24, 2026

There are currently 20 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Bloomington, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $695 to $5,586. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Bloomington with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Bloomington20$1,050$695

Largest Available Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bloomington, IL is found at 1114-1120 Ekstam and is 1,200 square feet priced from $1,445. 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 $2,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bloomington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1114-1120 Ekstam1 Bedroom1,200 Sq Ft$1,445
One Uptown1BR/1.0BA946 Sq Ft$2,500
Brookridge Heights ApartmentsUnit B1 - One Bed/One Bath Manhattan817 Sq Ft$1,579
Danbury Court1 Bedroom792 Sq Ft$1,075
Carden Springs1 BR790 Sq Ft$1,699
Brickyard ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom Premium763 Sq Ft$1,300
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom505 Sq Ft$835

Cheapest Available Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bloomington, IL is the Unfurnished Model starting from $825 at Cortez Apartments . The second most affordable Bloomington 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Class Act Realty starting at $835 in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bloomington is currently $2,012. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bloomington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cortez ApartmentsUnfurnished$825
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom$835
Broadmoor Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA$845

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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

What is the Cheapest apartment in Bloomington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Bloomington is at Cortez Apartments listed at $825.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bloomington is $2,012.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bloomington is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $1,445 at 1114-1120 Ekstam.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bloomington is currently 725 sq ft.

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