Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bloomington IN Neighborhood of Bloomington, IN from $300 (102 Rentals)

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905-907 E 13th St

BloomingtonIN47408
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Crescent Pointe
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Pointe

1830 W 17th StBloomington, IN 47404
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Patterson Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patterson Pointe

454 S Westplex AveBloomington, IN 47403
Senior Living
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Crescent Pointe
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Pointe

1200 N Crescent RdBloomington, IN 47404
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Grant Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Street

800 N Grant StBloomington, IN 47408
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Country View Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Country View Apartments

2500 S Rockport RdBloomington, IN 47403
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Campus Walk
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Walk

413 S Henderson StBloomington, IN 47401
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Canadian Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Canadian Apartments

327-329 W 1st StBloomington, IN 47403
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Dorchester
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dorchester

1516 S Dorchester DrBloomington, IN 47401
Student Housing
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The Arch Bloomington
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arch Bloomington

703 W Gourley PikeBloomington, IN 47404
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Woodwind Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodwind Terrace

101 S Pete Ellis DrBloomington, IN 47408
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Pavilion Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pavilion Properties

112 E 3rd StBloomington, IN 47401
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Cedarview
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarview

509 E 10th StBloomington, IN 47408
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Parkview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

1700 N Walnut StBloomington, IN 47404
Student Housing
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Downtown Bloomington IN, Bloomington, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Bloomington IN Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bloomington IN area of Bloomington, IN is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living priced from $749. Cedargate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bloomington IN apartments for rent in Bloomington, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo LivingVivo Living - Petite StudioStudio,1BA$749
CedargateStudio StandardStudio,1BA$800
Continental Terrace2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$860
Northcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Union at Crescent1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$866
Kingston ManorEfficiencyStudio,1BA$875
The Crossing at Pete Ellis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
3 SquareHStudio,1BA$950
530 N Lincoln530 N Lincoln - 071BR,1BA$990
Brandon CourtTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bloomington IN, IN

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bloomington IN 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 Downtown Bloomington IN 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 Downtown Bloomington IN apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regency Court ApartmentsThe Blake3BR,3.5BA$0.76
Hoosier Court Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bath on Amaryllis3BR,3BA$0.97
StageyardThe Celer (per bed)3BR,3BA$0.71
Urban StationThe Vertex (per bed)3BR,3BA$0.79
Hickory GroveMagnolia3BR,1BA$0.96
Park on Morton2x2 Corner2BR,2BA$1.19
The League Bloomington10 North 2x2 XL2BR,2BA$1.20
The Quarters BloomingtonA2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.12
Brandon CourtTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Continental Terrace2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Bloomington In, Bloomington, IN

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Bloomington, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Bloomington IN Neighborhood in Bloomington, IN

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bloomington IN Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bloomington IN?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bloomington IN is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bloomington IN?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bloomington IN is Northcrest which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Downtown Bloomington IN costs $7,665.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Bloomington IN?

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 140 regular apartments in Downtown Bloomington IN 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 IN?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Bloomington IN have an average cost of $677 which is $6,988 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bloomington IN.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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