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Washington Senior Apartments
510 E Washington StBloomington, IL 61701
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818 W Washington StBloomington, IL 61701
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19 Basil WayBloomington, IL 61705
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Bloomington, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bloomington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Bloomington Studio Apartments | $1,781 | $548 | $5,508 |
| Cheap Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $695 | $8,017 |
| Cheap Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $490 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $776 | $2,400 |
| Cheap Bloomington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $450 | $2,120 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bloomington, IL
Pricing Updated: 06/28/2025Current apartment rentals in the Bloomington, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bloomington Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Downtown Bloomington | $1,578 | $545 | 43 |
Cheapest Available Bloomington Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Bloomington, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Senior Apartments in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood priced from $548. Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bloomington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $548 |
| Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Arbors at Eastland | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Currency Commons Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IL
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bloomington area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4-bed/4-bath Model at The Social at Illinois State in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $789. The second greatest value Bloomington apartment is the Per Student for 2 Model at 1006 Samantha St starting at $705 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bloomington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Social at Illinois State | 4-bed/4-bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| 1006 Samantha St | Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.50 |
| 605 Kingsley St | 4 person rate | 4BR,3BA | $0.47 |
| 200 S Linden | Rent per Person for 2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| 21 Flora Way | Per Person for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.53 |
| 701 Franklin | Apt 2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.55 |
| 105 E Locust St, Unit 2 | 105 E Locust St | 4BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| 700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
| 113 W Willow St | 2 person Rate | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| 1505 Hancock | Per person for 2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
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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, ILPopulation: 77,962
Ranked #447
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 $820.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bloomington?
The cheapest apartment in Bloomington is Class Act Realty which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Bloomington costs $1,578.
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 10 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 $417 which is $1,161 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bloomington.
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