Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IN from $300 (156 Rentals)

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Canadian Apartments
$800 - $900
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$770 - $870
Required Monthly Fees
$30
Total Monthly Price
$800 - $900
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 9

Canadian Apartments

327-329 W 1st StBloomington, IN 47403
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property at 339 S Lincoln St

$850 - $1,700

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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339 S Lincoln St

BloomingtonIN47401
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Kingston Manor
$875 - $1,080
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$850 - $1,055
Required Monthly Fees
$25
Total Monthly Price
$875 - $1,080
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kingston Manor

3200 E Longview AveBloomington, IN 47408
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property at 1503 S Walnut St

$885 - $1,125

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 3

1503 S Walnut St

BloomingtonIN47401

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Basswood Apartments
$1,050 - $1,275
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$1,025 - $1,250
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$25
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$1,050 - $1,275
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Basswood Apartments

1000 S Basswood CirBloomington, IN 47403
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Elevate Apartments
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$1,080 - $3,698
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$1,005 - $3,623
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$75
Total Monthly Price
$1,080 - $3,698
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

Elevate Apartments

1414 W Arlington RdBloomington, IN 47404
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bloomington, IN

Pricing Updated: 02/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bloomington, IN 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Bloomington IN$8,100$549258

Cheapest Available Bloomington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bloomington, IN is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood priced from $549. Lofton in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bloomington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo LivingVivo Living - Petite StudioStudio,1BA$549
LoftonLofton - Individual Lease/ Roommate Matching - ...1BR,2BA$749
3 SquareJStudio,1BA$750
Acadia CourtStudioStudio,1BA$760
CedargateStudio StandardStudio,1BA$760
Woodland Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Town and CountryTown and Country - 20Studio,1BA$850
Continental Terrace2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$860
Union at Crescent1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$866
Kingston ManorEfficiencyStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IN

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bloomington area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Townhouses On Tenth in the in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood starting from $1,593. The second greatest value Bloomington apartment is the Three Bedroom 3 1/2 Bath Townhome Model at Stapleton starting at $1,875 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bloomington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhouses On Tenth4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath4BR,2.5BA$1.00
StapletonThree Bedroom 3 1/2 Bath Townhome3BR,3.5BA$1.17
Nile Ridge TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,3.5BA$0.91
Hoosier Court Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bath on Amaryllis3BR,3BA$0.97
Park on Morton3x3 Balcony - Classic3BR,3BA$0.92
The Quarters BloomingtonA4 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.63
The EllisThe Ellis - 3 Bed/3 Bath Floors 4 & 5 - Per Bed...3BR,3BA$0.81
Urban StationThe Pulse (per bed)2BR,2BA$1.15
The MonroeB22BR,2BA$1.15
Continental Terrace2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16

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Bloomington Overview

Home to unviersities, plenty of natural scenery and a welcoming, cheerful ambiance all its own, Bloomington is a premium slice of mid-western real estate that is in demand and well worthy of your consideration. Designated as a 'Tree City USA', this botanical hot spot is a gem of the Indiana scene.

Why live in Bloomington, IN?

Harkening back to a quaint, old-time quality of mid-western life, Bloomington rentals make an ideal option for anyone eager to discover all that Indiana has in store. From impressive floral beauty to much in the way of nightlife and shopping, this relaxed cityscape is the perfect place to attend school or raise a family.

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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 $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bloomington?

The cheapest apartment in Bloomington is Lofton which is listed at $749, 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 141 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 $714 which is $7,386 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bloomington.

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