
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IL from $578 (58 Rentals)


618 E Mulberry St

Cortez Apartments

Broadmoor Park

18 Fetzer Ct

508 E Chestnut St

209 E Chestnut St

Arbors at Eastland

1205 Orchard Rd

1209 Orchard Rd
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710 Douglas St

707 Fairmont Dr

1-7 Keisha Drive

The Ponds on G E Road

912 N Madison St

622 E Locust St

203 Eisenhower Dr

Anglers Manor Apartments

Heartland Apartments
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Garden Grove

1701-1705 RT Dunn Dr

Clobertin CT

2101 Todd Drive

314Locust

Fairway Apartments

314 Mecherle

2 Willedrob

Lakewood Terrace

16 Fetzer Ct
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806 Arcadia Dr

1211 Orchard Rd

Highland Hills Apartments

Mercer Park Apartments

Riley Place Apartments

1915 Tracy Dr

Holiday Park Apartments

Main & Veterans Crossing

1206 Eastport

5 Willedrob Rd
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Goose Creek Apartments

717 Fairmont

The Oaks

Class Act Realty

205 E Stewart Pl

711 S Towanda Ave

507 E Mulberry St, Unit 1

103 E Irving St, Unit B

200 S Grove St

Parkway Court Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bloomington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Studio Apartments | $2,366 | $546 | $6,325 |
| Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $578 | $10,000+ |
| Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $490 | $10,000+ |
| Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $798 | $2,800 |
| Bloomington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $839 | $2,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bloomington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bloomington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bloomington is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bloomington?
The cheapest apartment in Bloomington is Washington Senior Apartments which is listed at $578, while the average apartment in Bloomington costs $1,758.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bloomington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Bloomington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bloomington?
Cheap apartments in Bloomington have an average cost of $465 which is $1,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bloomington.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
