Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, MN from $600 (237 Rentals)

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Cedar Glen
$995 - $1,340
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Cedar Glen

9100 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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South Pointe
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$1,015 - $1,640
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$1,015 - $1,640

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$1,015 - $1,640
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South Pointe

651-691 E American BlvdBloomington, MN 55420
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AIRE MSP Apartments
$1,108 - $1,943
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$1,100 - $1,935
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AIRE MSP Apartments

3 Appletree sqBloomington, MN 55425
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Blooming Meadows South
$1,113 - $1,700
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$1,098 - $1,685
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$1,113 - $1,700
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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
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Pennbrooke

2400 W 102nd StBloomington, MN 55431
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The Tarnhill
$1,165 - $1,895
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The Tarnhill

5200 W 102nd StBloomington, MN 55437
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Tiki Apartments
$1,195 - $1,460
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$1,195 - $1,460

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Tiki Apartments

1701 E 80th StBloomington, MN 55425
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Southwood
$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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Heritage Hills
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$1,240 - $1,545
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 7

Heritage Hills

3901-3909 Heritage Hills DrBloomington, MN 55437
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Paragon Apartments
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$1,240 - $1,885
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$1,240 - $1,885

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$1,240 - $1,885
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 5

Paragon Apartments

10670 Brunswick RdBloomington, MN 55438
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Metropolitan Towers
$1,300
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Metropolitan Towers

2324 E Old Shakopee RdBloomington, 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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$1,308 - $1,553
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Normandale Lake Estates

5233-5277 W 82nd StBloomington, MN 55437
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Pebblebrook Flats
$1,324 - $3,519
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$1,320 - $3,515
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$1,324 - $3,519
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Pebblebrook Flats

9801 Harrison RdBloomington, MN 55437
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Ever
$1,349 - $3,360
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$1,184 - $3,195
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$165

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$1,349 - $3,360
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Ever

6701 W 78th StBloomington, MN 55439
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Stanley Court Apartments
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$1,379 - $1,457
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$1,359 - $1,437
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$1,379 - $1,457
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Stanley Court Apartments

8200 Stanley RdBloomington, MN 55437
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Poplar Bridge
$1,395 - $1,985
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$1,395 - $1,985

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$1,395 - $1,985
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Poplar Bridge

9300-9350 Collegeview RdBloomington, MN 55437
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Audenn Apartments
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$1,433 - $2,053
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Audenn Apartments

10660 Hampshire Ave SBloomington, MN 55438
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Bristol Village Apartments
$1,612 - $2,042
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$1,565 - $1,995
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$1,612 - $2,042
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Bristol Village Apartments

7301 Bristol Village DrBloomington, MN 55438
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property at 2105 W 90th St

$1,625

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$1,625

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2105 W 90th St

BloomingtonMN55431
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The Preserve at Normandale Lake
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$1,694 - $2,873
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$1,629 - $2,808
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The Preserve at Normandale Lake

8101 Normandale Lake BlvdBloomington, MN 55437
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property at 8161 33rd Ave S

$1,750

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$1,750

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8161 33rd Ave S

BloomingtonMN55425

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bloomington, MN

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

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$3,220$783414

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 $935. Lynn Court in the Riverside Fields neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bloomington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RichlynUnit 22 - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$935
Lynn CourtItasca1BR,1BA$975
Penn Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
2215 W 74th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$998
Lyndale Garden1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,040
Nicollet CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,040
7700 Bloomington Ave South1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
Bayberry PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,076
2021 W 90th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Chateau on FranceStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, MN

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bloomington area is the $1.39 price per square foot Toulouse Model at France 98 in the in the Bloomington West neighborhood starting from $1,882. The second greatest value Bloomington apartment is the Model2A Model at Penn Village Townhomes starting at $1,625 with a $1.44 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.
France 98Toulouse2BR,2BA$1.39
Penn Village TownhomesModel2A2BR,1BA$1.44
River Ridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
Silver Bell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Lynn CourtGooseberry2BR,1BA$1.32
Cedar Glen2.1bed2BR,1BA$1.41
Nicollet South ApartmentsSenior 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
The Bluffs of Burnsville1 BR1BR,1BA$1.43
Twelve 501 Apartment HomesThe Dylan1BR,1BA$1.45
2215 W 74th St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bloomington?

The cheapest apartment in Bloomington is Lynn Court which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Bloomington costs $3,220.

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 53 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 $229 which is $2,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bloomington.

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