
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, MN from $985 (179 Rentals)


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Concord Green

Nicollet South Apartments

Willows On France

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South Pointe

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Blooming Meadows South

Southgate Apartments

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Southwood

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Pebblebrook Flats

Heritage Hills

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AIRE MSP Apartments

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Paragon Apartments

7501 W 101st St, Unit 202

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Audenn Apartments

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Metropolitan Towers

The Gables Apartments

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ReNew West Bloomington

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Devonshire Apartments

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International Village Apartments

Parkview Apartments

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The Tarnhill

Chateau on France

Carbon31

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Poplar Bridge
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Luxembourg Apartments

The Fenley

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Indigo Apartments

8161 33rd Ave S, Unit 904

Noble

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8161 33rd Ave S

SummerHouse of Bloomington

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The Preserve at Normandale Lake

Lyn Villa Apartments

Cedar Commons Apartments

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Morgan Apartments

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Bloomington, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bloomington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Studio Apartments | $1,444 | $895 | $2,348 |
| Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $985 | $5,860 |
| Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,574 | $1,570 | $9,036 |
| Bloomington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,950 | $9,950 | $9,950 |
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Bloomington, MNPopulation: 85,578
Ranked #392
in US Census Population by City
Pet Friendly LifestyleBloomington, MN
Ranked #7
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Bloomington, MN
Jefferson Senior High
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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 $1,089.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bloomington?
The cheapest apartment in Bloomington is 1001/15 East 66th St. which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Bloomington costs $3,230.
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 48 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 $214 which is $3,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bloomington.
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