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Pendleton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Apartments

9101-9115 S Penn AveBloomington, MN 55431
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Cedar Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Court Apartments

9005-9045 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Nicollet Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nicollet Court

8901-8917 Wentworth Ave SBloomington, MN 55420
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Cedar Cliff Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Cliff Village

9250 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Winston Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Apartments

9101 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Cedar Cliff Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Cliff Apartments

9300 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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The Arbors
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

30-50 W 93rd StBloomington, MN 55420
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Cedar Gate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gate

8300 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Morgan Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Morgan Apartments

10000-10024 Morgan Ave SBloomington, MN 55431
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8811 Blaisdell Ave S
2 Bedroom Apartments

8811 Blaisdell Ave S

8811 Blaisdell Ave SBloomington, MN 55420
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Bloomington, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bloomington, MN

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bloomington, MN 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
Normandale Lake$2,733$1,033325

Cheapest Available Bloomington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bloomington, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Carriage Manor Apartments in the Riverside Fields neighborhood priced from $995. 2215 W 74th St in the Windom neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bloomington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$995
2215 W 74th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Nicollet Court1.1bed1BR,1BA$1,018
Lyndale Garden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Winton HouseThe Dorset1BR,1BA$1,045
Concord GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Fox Ridge EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Lynn CourtItasca1BR,1BA$1,060
The Bluffs of Burnsville1 BR1BR,1BA$1,065
Southdale Parc Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, MN

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bloomington area is the $1.20 price per square foot THA Model at Lake Place Luxury Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Eden Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Bloomington apartment is the Toulouse Model at France 98 starting at $1,739 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Bloomington West 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.
Lake Place Luxury Apartments & TownhomesTHA3BR,3BA$1.20
France 98Toulouse2BR,2BA$1.28
Blooming Meadows North2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
The Arbors2.1bed2BR,1BA$1.17
Stanley Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Silver Bell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Metropolitan Towers1.1+denB1BR,1BA$1.30
2215 W 74th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Nicollet South ApartmentsSenior 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
The Bluffs of Burnsville1 BR1BR,1BA$1.33

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Bloomington Overview

In Bloomington, MN residents get to feel an urban-suburban mix with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Both young professionals and retirees live in the city and it’s one of the best places to live in Minnesota. The population is 85,418 and it’s the fifth largest city in the state.

Why live in Bloomington, MN?

This family-friendly community earns a livability score of 77 out of 100. There are plenty of fun reasons for why to live here. It’s been voted one of the Safest Cities for Families with Young Children, One of America’s Best Cities for a Healthy Retirement, and one of America’s Most Playful Cities. The area is economically diverse and it serves as headquarters to large firms in food, agriculture, technology, retail, transportation, and healthcare. The downtown areas are beautiful and have attractive buildings, entertainment, nightlife, museums, clean streets, and parks. Since the area is not a huge tourist attraction, the residents get to enjoy these amenities almost exclusively. The population is educated and the schools have a great reputation.

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Bloomington, MN

Ranked #7

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Bloomington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bloomington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bloomington is at Nicollet Court listed at $1,040.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bloomington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bloomington Apartment is $995 at Carriage Manor 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 $1,135 at Cedar Glen.

What is the most affordable Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windfield Estates and starts from $1,850.

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