1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IL (142 Rentals)

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315 Riley Dr

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Heartland Apartments
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Heartland Apartments

922-924 W Front StBloomington, IL 61701
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Garden Grove
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Garden Grove

1206 E Grove StBloomington, IL 61701
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909 N Main St
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909 N Main St

909 N Main StBloomington, IL 61701
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2101 Todd Drive
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2101 Todd Drive

2101-2103 Todd DrBloomington, IL 61704
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314Locust
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314Locust

314 E LocustBloomington, IL 61701
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Clobertin CT
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Clobertin CT

2 Clobertin CtBloomington, IL 61701
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16 Fetzer Ct
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16 Fetzer Ct

16 Fetzer CtBloomington, IL 61704
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Lakewood Terrace
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Lakewood Terrace

1301-1311 N Hershey RdBloomington, IL 61704
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314 Mecherle
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314 Mecherle

314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701
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1211 Orchard Rd
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1211 Orchard Rd

1211 Orchard RdBloomington, IL 61704
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806 Arcadia Dr
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806 Arcadia Dr

806 Arcadia DrBloomington, IL 61704
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Mercer Park Apartments
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Mercer Park Apartments

1004 S Mercer AveBloomington, IL 61701
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Anglers Manor Apartments
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Anglers Manor Apartments

1017 S Mercer AveBloomington, IL 61701
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2 Willedrob
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2 Willedrob

2 WilledrobBloomington, IL 61701
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Riley Place Apartments
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Riley Place Apartments

333-337 Riley DrBloomington, IL 61701
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Holiday Park Apartments
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Holiday Park Apartments

1410-1412 E Croxton AveBloomington, IL 61701
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1915 Tracy Dr
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1915 Tracy Dr

1915 Tracy DrBloomington, IL 61704
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Arcadia Apartments
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Arcadia Apartments

802 Arcadia DrBloomington, IL 61704
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1206 Eastport
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1206 Eastport

1206 Eastport DrBloomington, IL 61704
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5 Willedrob Rd
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5 Willedrob Rd

5 Willedrob RdBloomington, IL 61701
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Goose Creek Apartments
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Goose Creek Apartments

2 Goose Creek DrBloomington, IL 61701
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717 Fairmont
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717 Fairmont

717 Fairmont DrBloomington, IL 61704
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Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 12 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Bloomington, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $735 to $4,677. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Bloomington with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Bloomington12$1,097$735

Largest Available Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bloomington, IL is found at Brookridge Heights Apartments and is 879 square feet priced from $1,459. Main & Veterans Crossing in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 750 square feet and currently listed start at $975. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bloomington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Brookridge Heights ApartmentsUnit B2 - One Bed/One Bath Phase 1 & 2 Classic879 Sq Ft$1,459
Main & Veterans Crossing1 Bedroom - Carpet750 Sq Ft$975
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom505 Sq Ft$790

Cheapest Available Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bloomington, IL is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $725 at 314Locust in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. The second most affordable Bloomington 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Class Act Realty starting at $790 in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bloomington is currently $2,130. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bloomington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
314Locust1BR/1.0BA$725
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom$790
Currency Commons Apartments1B1B$820
Arbors at EastlandThe Pine$840

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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.

Bloomington, IL
Population: 77,962

Ranked #447

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Bloomington, IL

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 314Locust listed at $725.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bloomington is $2,130.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bloomington is a 879 square feet unit starting from $1,459 at Brookridge Heights Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bloomington is currently 697 sq ft.

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.