
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IN from $725 (137 Rentals)


Woodland Springs

Continental Terrace

1020 W 6th St

Kingston Manor

Bart Villa Apartments

Northcrest

Elevate Apartments

Woodington Management Properties

Union at Crescent
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The Crossing at Pete Ellis

Cedargate

Acadia Court

1021 W Cascade Ave

The Uptown Apartments

Meadow Park Apartments | Specials Available

606 E Sherwood Hills Dr

The Annex of Bloomington

Basswood Apartments

314 W 16th St
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939 N Jackson St

5258 N State Rd 37 Business

Hidden Hills at Oakdale

Fountain Park Apartments | Specials Available

411 E 8th St

1117 N College Ave

1343 S Hickory Grove Ln

809 S Henderson

615 N Lincoln St

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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4710 Rockport Rd, Unit 4712

9124 S Pointe Ridge Ln, Unit 46

400-402 S Henderson

Lofton

2301 S Burberry Ln

753 E Sherwood Hills Dr

The Boulders at Deer Park

Hub Bloomington

Forest Ridge

2473 S Brittany Ln
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Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

5467 S Brigadier Blvd, Unit 5467 S Brigadier blvd, Unit 5467 S Brigadier blvd

The Gardens

Big Red Apartments

Echo Park

529 E Smith Ave, Unit Henderson Crossing, Unit Henderson Crossing

535 E Smith Ave, Unit Henderson Crossing, Unit Henderson Crossing

527 E Smith Ave, Unit Henderson Crossing, Unit Henderson Crossing

West 15th Street, Unit 721

1374 S College Mall Rd, Unit Gentry Quarters, Unit Gentry Quarters

517 E Smith Ave, Unit Henderson Crossing, Unit Henderson Crossing
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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Bloomington, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bloomington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Studio Apartments | $1,103 | $549 | $2,095 |
| Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $695 | $2,100 |
| Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $725 | $3,217 |
| Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $699 | $6,598 |
| Bloomington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $785 | $4,400 |
| Bloomington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $899 | $6,900 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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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 $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bloomington?
The cheapest apartment in Bloomington is Woodland Springs which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Bloomington costs $8,100.
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 89 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 $670 which is $7,430 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

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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.