Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, MN from $600 (222 Rentals)

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South Pointe
$1,015 - $1,615
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$1,015 - $1,615

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$1,015 - $1,615
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

South Pointe

651-691 E American BlvdBloomington, MN 55420
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AIRE MSP Apartments
$1,103 - $2,148
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$1,095 - $2,140
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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 Jun 30

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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The Tarnhill
$1,225 - $1,895
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$1,225 - $1,895

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The Tarnhill

5200 W 102nd StBloomington, 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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

Southwood

10120 Lyndale Ave SBloomington, MN 55420
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Metropolitan Towers
$1,255 - $1,495
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$1,255 - $1,495

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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 Jun 19

Paragon Apartments

10670 Brunswick RdBloomington, MN 55438
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property at 7501 W 101st St

$1,275

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$1,275

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7501 W 101st St, Unit 202

7501 W 101st St
BloomingtonMN55438
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Pebblebrook Flats
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$1,284 - $4,649
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$1,280 - $4,645
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$1,284 - $4,649
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Pebblebrook Flats

9801 Harrison RdBloomington, MN 55437
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Cedar Glen
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$1,299 - $1,325
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$1,299 - $1,325

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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
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Normandale Lake Estates

5233-5277 W 82nd StBloomington, MN 55437
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International Village Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,347 - $1,882
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$1,320 - $1,855
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$27

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$1,347 - $1,882
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International Village Apartments

201 W 96th StBloomington, MN 55420
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Stanley Court Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,379 - $1,457
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$1,359 - $1,437
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$20

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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
Rent Specials
$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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Tiki Apartments
$1,460
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$1,460

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$1,460
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Tiki Apartments

1701 E 80th StBloomington, MN 55425
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Windfield Estates
$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 Jul 1

Windfield Estates

10160 Lyndale Ave SBloomington, MN 55420
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The Covington Apartment Homes
Rent Specials
$1,488 - $4,168
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$1,480 - $4,160
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The Covington Apartment Homes

5800 American Blvd WBloomington, MN 55437
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The Preserve at Normandale Lake
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$1,634 - $2,889
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$1,629 - $2,884
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The Preserve at Normandale Lake

8101 Normandale Lake BlvdBloomington, MN 55437
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Ever
$1,670 - $3,410
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$1,505 - $3,245
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$165

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$1,670 - $3,410
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6701 W 78th StBloomington, MN 55439
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property at 8161 33rd Ave S

$1,695

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$1,695

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8161 33rd Ave S, Unit 904

8161 33rd Ave S
BloomingtonMN55425

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bloomington, MN

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026

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$3,230$1,020390

Cheapest Available Bloomington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bloomington, MN is a Studio unit found at Wexford Commons Apartments in the Armatage neighborhood priced from $895. 1001/15 East 66th St. in the Windom neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bloomington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wexford Commons ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$895
1001/15 East 66th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
RichlynUnit 22 - 50% AMIStudio,1BA$935
Penn Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Nicollet CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,040
7700 Bloomington Ave South1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
Lyndale Garden1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,065
Cedar Gate1.1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,085
Willow PondElmStudio,1BA$1,089

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, MN

As of June 13, 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 $1,914. The second greatest value Bloomington apartment is the Three Bedroom B Model at Core Crossings Apartments starting at $1,804 with a $1.43 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 B3BR,2BA$1.43
Metropolitan Towers2.1bed2BR,1BA$1.20
The Arbors2.1bed2BR,1BA$1.13
2215 W 74th St3 Bed, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.31
Penn Village TownhomesModel2A2BR,1BA$1.44
Cedar Gate2.1bed2BR,1BA$1.23
Heritage Hills1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1.45
Nicollet South ApartmentsSenior 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The Bluffs of Burnsville1 BR1BR,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
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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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