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Woodington Management Properties

Vivo Living

Acadia Court

Sunflower Place

111 E Cottage Grove Ave

The Annex of Bloomington
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515 W Kirkwood Ave

521 W Kirkwood Ave

Sullivan Building

Kingston Manor

Walnut Springs

Union at Crescent

1503 S Walnut St

The Crossing at Pete Ellis

Woodland Springs
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2938 N Smith Pike

802 W 7th St

2527 S Rogers St

Summit Pointe

3126 S Acadia Ct

Forest Ridge
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905-907 E 13th St

Basswood Apartments

125.5 E 10th St

3410 Acadia Ct

2305 S Brandon Ct

Fountain Park

Meadow Park

Adams Village

3035 E Amy Ln

3044 E Amy Ln
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7 Ten

Hidden Hills at Oakdale

Echo Park

710 N Lincoln St

3010 Acadia Ct

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The Fields

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The Downtown on Grant
Bloomington, IN 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 | $1,185 | $749 | $1,550 |
Cheap Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $595 | $2,040 |
Cheap Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $865 | $2,850 |
Cheap Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $689 | $4,100 |
Cheap Bloomington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $689 | $5,600 |
Bloomington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,141 | $909 | $8,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bloomington, IN
Pricing Updated: 07/14/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Bloomington IN | $10,000 | $825 | 52 |
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 $749. Acadia Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $760. 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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Vivo Living | Vivo Living - Petite Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
Acadia Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $760 |
Cedargate | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $800 |
College Square Apartments | The Walnut | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Northcrest | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Continental Terrace | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
Union at Crescent | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $866 |
Kingston Manor | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $875 |
The Crossing at Pete Ellis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Woodland Springs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IN
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bloomington area is the $0.76 price per square foot The Blake Model at Regency Court Apartments in the in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Bloomington apartment is the 3 Bedroom 3 Bath on Amaryllis Model at Hoosier Court Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $0.97 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Regency Court Apartments | The Blake | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.76 |
Hoosier Court Apartments | 3 Bedroom 3 Bath on Amaryllis | 3BR,3BA | $0.97 |
Stageyard | The Celer (per bed) | 3BR,3BA | $0.71 |
Urban Station | The Vertex (per bed) | 3BR,3BA | $0.79 |
Hickory Grove | Magnolia | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
THIRD | THIRD - The Knight - Bedroom A w/ Attached Bath... | 3BR,2BA | $0.54 |
Park on Morton | 2x2 Corner | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
The Quarters Bloomington | A2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Brandon Court | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Continental Terrace | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,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.
Bloomington, INPopulation: 84,981
Ranked #399
in US Census Population by City
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Bloomington, IN
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
19 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bloomington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bloomington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bloomington is at Vivo Living listed at $749.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bloomington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bloomington Apartment is $815 at College Square Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bloomington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bloomington is starting from $860 at Continental Terrace.
What is the most affordable Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Bloomington and starts from $1,029.
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