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Washington Senior Apartments
510 E Washington StBloomington, IL 61701
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1110 W Jackson St, Unit 1
1110 W Jackson StBloomington, IL 61701
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$810
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701 W Front St
701 W Front StBloomington, IL 61701
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The Grove at Main
102 Donnie DrBloomington, IL 61704
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$837
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306 S Gridley St
306 S Gridley StBloomington, IL 61701
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511 E Olive St
511 E Olive StBloomington, IL 61701
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East Douglas Apartments
215 Douglas StBloomington, IL 61701
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408 N Main St, Unit 408
408 N Main StBloomington, IL 61701
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1917 Tracy Dr
1917 Tracy DrBloomington, IL 61704
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Danbury Court
19 Basil WayBloomington, IL 61705
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301 E Grove StBloomington, IL 61701
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Currency Commons Apartments
9 Currency DrBloomington, IL 61704
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512 E Jefferson St, Unit Upper
512 E Jefferson StBloomington, IL 61701
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404 E Mulberry St, Unit 2nd floor
404 E Mulberry StBloomington, IL 61701
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Fox Hill Apartments
701 Fox Hill CirBloomington, IL 61701
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Lincoln Lofts
1005 Four Seasons RdBloomington, IL 61701
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Anglers Manor Apartments
1017 S Mercer AveBloomington, IL 61701
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909 N Main St
909 N Main StBloomington, IL 61701
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Heartland Apartments
922-924 W Front StBloomington, IL 61701
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Garden Grove
1206 E Grove StBloomington, IL 61701
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Mecherle Apartments
316 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701
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Harms Apartments
705 N McLean StBloomington, IL 61701
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1701-1705 RT Dunn Dr
1701-1705 RT Dunn DrBloomington, IL 61704
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Lafayette Apartments
410 E Washington StBloomington, IL 61701
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320 Riley Dr
320 Riley DrBloomington, IL 61701
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Anglers Cove
1002 Arlene CtBloomington, IL 61701
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President Place Apartments
818-824 E Washington StBloomington, IL 61701
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314 E Locust
314 E LocustBloomington, IL 61701
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2001 S Morris Ave
2001 S Morris AveBloomington, IL 61704
311 E Locust St
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1007 Arlene
1007 Arlene CtBloomington, IL 61701
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314 Mecherle
314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701
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Peirce Avenue Apartments
2214 Peirce AveBloomington, IL 61701
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2 Willedrob
2 WilledrobBloomington, IL 61701
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Anglers
1005 Arlene CtBloomington, IL 61701
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1718-1720 RT Dunn Dr
1718-1720 RT Dunn DrBloomington, IL 61701
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Highland Hills Apartments
1706-1718 Springfield RdBloomington, IL 61701
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Mercer Park Apartments
1004 S Mercer AveBloomington, IL 61701
611 W Jefferson St
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1915 Tracy Dr
1915 Tracy DrBloomington, IL 61704
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6 Willedrob
6 Willedrob RdBloomington, IL 61701
403 1/2 E Monroe St
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Holiday Park Apartments
1410-1412 E Croxton AveBloomington, IL 61701
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608 1/2 E Monroe
608 1/2 E Monroe StBloomington, IL 61701
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Fairway Apartments
305-313 Riley DrBloomington, IL 61701
407 E Monroe St
BloomingtonIL61701
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Downtown Bloomington, Bloomington, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bloomington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bloomington Studio Apartments | $955 | $546 | $1,589 |
| Downtown Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $700 | $5,134 |
| Downtown Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $800 | $9,379 |
| Downtown Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $1,300 | $1,865 |
| Downtown Bloomington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,005 | $689 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bloomington Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bloomington area of Bloomington, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Senior Apartments priced from $546. 1208Major has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bloomington apartments for rent in Bloomington, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $546 |
| 1208Major | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $785 |
| Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $840 |
| 608 1/2 E Monroe | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bloomington, IL
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bloomington area is the $0.35 price per square foot 902 S University St Model at 902 S University St in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Downtown Bloomington apartment is the 4 Balcony Renovated Model at The Social on Hovey in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting at $749 with a $0.49 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bloomington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 902 S University St | 902 S University St | 5BR, 3BA | $0.35 |
| The Social on Hovey | 4 Balcony Renovated | 4BR, 4BA | $0.49 |
| The Social at Illinois State | 4x4 Furnished Townhome | 4BR, 4BA | $0.47 |
| 1006 Samantha St | Per Student for 2 | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.52 |
| 605 Kingsley St | 4 person rate | 4BR, 3BA | $0.48 |
| 200 S Linden | Rent per Person for 2 | 2BR, 1BA | $0.58 |
| 21 Flora Way | Per Person for 2 | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.52 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR, 1BA | $0.75 |
| 511 E Olive St | 511 E Olive St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.76 |
| 701 Franklin | Apt 1 | 3BR, 1BA | $0.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bloomington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bloomington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bloomington is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bloomington?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bloomington is Class Act Realty which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Downtown Bloomington costs $1,075.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 18 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Bloomington?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Bloomington have an average cost of $419 which is $656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bloomington.
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Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.