
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IN from $699 (79 Rentals)


Hub Bloomington

Bart Villa Apartments

Kingston Manor

Elevate Apartments

Woodington Management Properties

Woodland Springs

The Crossing at Pete Ellis

Walnut Springs

Union at Crescent
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Hidden Hills at Oakdale

2404 S Woolery Mill Dr

718 W 17th St

722 W 17th St

1385 W Allen St

3200 E John Hinkle Pl, Unit D, Unit D

Big Red Apartments

503 E Graham Pl

1310 S Madison St, Unit A

577 E Graham Pl
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Huntington 01

Allen Street

1756 W Countryside Ln

612 W Cherokee Dr

Crescent Pointe

The Willows Condos

The Arch Bloomington

115 N Washington St

The Reserve at Chandler's Glen

Bachelor Heights
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Dorothy Apartments and Townhomes

Hoosier Station

Southcrest Estates

Hoosier Court Apartments

Hickory Grove

Park Doral

Limestone Crossing

Millennium Apartments

Campus Edge Apartments

Nextwave - Hickory Grove
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Knightridge Apartments

596 E Graham Pl

B-Line Heights

Village at Curry

Beacon Hill

Yorktown Courts

1605 S Dorchester Dr

Hunter Ridge

Regency Court Apartments

Oakdale
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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 | $1,100 | $549 | $2,061 |
| Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $695 | $2,100 |
| Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $725 | $3,200 |
| Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $699 | $6,583 |
| 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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bloomington?
The cheapest apartment in Bloomington is Hub Bloomington which is listed at $999, 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.