Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, MN from $700 (239 Rentals)

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South Pointe
$1,045 - $1,655
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$1,045 - $1,655

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$1,045 - $1,655
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

South Pointe

651-691 E American BlvdBloomington, MN 55420
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AIRE MSP Apartments
$1,108 - $1,993
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$1,100 - $1,985
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AIRE MSP Apartments

3 Appletree sqBloomington, MN 55425
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Blooming Meadows South
$1,113 - $1,464
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$1,098 - $1,449
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$15

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$1,113 - $1,464
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Blooming Meadows South

1930 E 86th StBloomington, MN 55425
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Pennbrooke
$1,140 - $2,040
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$1,140 - $2,040

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$1,140 - $2,040
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31

Pennbrooke

2400 W 102nd StBloomington, MN 55431
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Audenn Apartments
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$1,148 - $1,998
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$1,125 - $1,975
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Audenn Apartments

10660 Hampshire Ave SBloomington, MN 55438
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Tiki Apartments
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$1,195 - $1,460
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$1,195 - $1,460

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$1,195 - $1,460
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Tiki Apartments

1701 E 80th StBloomington, MN 55425
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Pebblebrook Flats
$1,224 - $3,414
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$1,220 - $3,410
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$4

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$1,224 - $3,414
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Pebblebrook Flats

9801 Harrison RdBloomington, MN 55437
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The Tarnhill
$1,225 - $2,145
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$1,225 - $2,145

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The Tarnhill

5200 W 102nd StBloomington, MN 55437
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Stanley Court Apartments
$1,225 - $1,457
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$1,205 - $1,437
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$20

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$1,225 - $1,457
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Stanley Court Apartments

8200 Stanley RdBloomington, MN 55437
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Stanley Terrace Apartments
$1,226 - $1,526
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$1,195 - $1,495
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Stanley Terrace Apartments

8301 Stanley RdBloomington, MN 55437
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Southwood
$1,235 - $1,820
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$1,235 - $1,820

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$1,235 - $1,820
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Southwood

10120 Lyndale Ave SBloomington, MN 55420
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Metropolitan Towers
$1,255 - $1,300
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$1,255 - $1,300

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Metropolitan Towers

2324 E Old Shakopee RdBloomington, MN 55425
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Paragon Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,275 - $1,935
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$1,275 - $1,935

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$1,275 - $1,935
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Paragon Apartments

10670 Brunswick RdBloomington, MN 55438
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Cedar Glen
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$1,295 - $1,340
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$1,295 - $1,340

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Cedar Glen

9100 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Normandale Lake Estates
$1,308 - $1,553
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$1,250 - $1,495
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$58

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$1,308 - $1,553
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Normandale Lake Estates

5233-5277 W 82nd StBloomington, MN 55437
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International Village Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,347 - $1,807
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$1,320 - $1,780
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$27

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$1,347 - $1,807
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International Village Apartments

201 W 96th StBloomington, MN 55420
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The Fenley
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$1,395 - $4,791
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$1,395 - $4,791

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The Fenley

8051 33rd Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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property at 9400 Old Cedar Ave S

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 16

9400 Old Cedar Ave S, Unit 344

9400 Old Cedar Ave S
BloomingtonMN55425
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Poplar Bridge
$1,430 - $2,030
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$1,430 - $2,030

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$1,430 - $2,030
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Poplar Bridge

9300-9350 Collegeview RdBloomington, MN 55437
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Carbon31
Rent Specials
$1,468 - $9,255
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$1,468 - $9,255

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Carbon31

8100 31st AveBloomington, MN 55425
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Windfield Estates
Rent Specials
$1,487 - $2,322
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$1,465 - $2,300
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$22

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$1,487 - $2,322
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windfield Estates

10160 Lyndale Ave SBloomington, MN 55420
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$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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3917 Heritage Hills Dr

BloomingtonMN55437
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The Preserve at Normandale Lake
Rent Specials
$1,659 - $4,097
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$1,654 - $4,092
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The Preserve at Normandale Lake

8101 Normandale Lake BlvdBloomington, MN 55437
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The Covington Apartment Homes
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$1,698 - $3,893
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$1,690 - $3,885
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The Covington Apartment Homes

5800 American Blvd WBloomington, MN 55437
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bloomington, MN

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026

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$2,197$1,5502

Cheapest Available Bloomington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bloomington, MN is a Studio unit found at Richlyn in the Armatage neighborhood priced from $885. 7700 Bloomington Ave South in the East Bloomington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bloomington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RichlynUnit 4 - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$885
7700 Bloomington Ave South1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
Lyndale Gardens1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,065
Lynn CourtItasca1BR,1BA$1,090
Southdale Parc Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,091
Woodland ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Fox Ridge EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
AIRE MSP ApartmentsPiper | Affordable*Studio,1BA$1,108

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, MN

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bloomington area is the $1.41 price per square foot Toulouse Model at France 98 in the in the Bloomington West neighborhood starting from $1,909. The second greatest value Bloomington apartment is the Three Bedroom A Model at Core Crossings Apartments starting at $1,460 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Riverside Fields 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.
France 98Toulouse2BR,2BA$1.41
Core Crossings ApartmentsThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.12
2215 W 74th St3 Bed, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.31
The Arbors2.1bed2BR,1BA$1.13
Grande Market Place2 Bedroom - Market2BR,2BA$1.38
Stanley Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom B2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Cedar Gate2.1bed2BR,1BA$1.28
Metropolitan Towers1.1+denA1BR,1BA$1.32
Silver PinesTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Nicollet South ApartmentsSenior 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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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.

Bloomington, MN
Population: 85,578

Ranked #392

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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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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 Richlyn listed at $885.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bloomington Apartment is $1,049 at 7700 Bloomington Ave South.

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 $1,125 at South Pleasant Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Core Crossings Apartments and starts from $1,460.

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