
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, MN from $600 (55 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Bloomington.
Cheap Apartments in Bloomington.


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Paragon Apartments

Pebblebrook Court

Luxembourg Apartments

The Gables Apartments

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ReNew West Bloomington

International Village Apartments

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Devonshire Apartments

Carbon31

The Fenley
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Poplar Bridge

Indigo Apartments

Noble

The Covington Apartment Homes

Oak Pointe Apartments

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The Preserve at Normandale Lake

108 Place

The Knox Apartments

Genesee

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View Pointe Apartments
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Fountainhead

Lyndale Plaza Apartments

York Place Apartments Edina

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Riley

River Ridge Apartments

New Orleans Court Apartments and Townhomes

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Parkwood Pointe Apartments

The Chamberlain Apartments

Grande Market Place

Maven Apartments
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The Hamilton 55+ Senior Apartments

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Novo

Rya Apartments

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Oakleaf Townhomes

Cedars of Edina Apartments

Olympic Ridge Apartments

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Park at City West Apartments

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The Edina Towers

Millennium Edina

TRIO @ southbridge
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Eden Commons

The Fox & The Grouse

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The Bower

Durham

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The Rowan

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Onyx Edina

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The Flats at Cedar Grove

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The Fred

Sound on 76th

Henley (6324-6344 Lyndale)
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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 | $1,472 | $783 | $2,320 |
| Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $961 | $4,649 |
| Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $1,066 | $10,000+ |
| Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,499 | $1,570 | $9,271 |
| Bloomington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,225 | $2,500 | $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.
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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 $1,104.
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 54 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 $227 which is $2,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bloomington.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis
Written by: Stephanie Lica
I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

Enjoy Twin Cities Campus Life: Top Minneapolis Neighborhoods for Student Renters
Written by: Stephanie Lica
I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN.

Blending Career and Community: Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Minneapolis Employers
Written by: Stephanie Lica
I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, Minnesota. I love life in the Twin Cities.

Authentic Minneapolis: An Insiders Guide to Renting in the City of Lakes
Written by: Stephanie Lica
Hello from the Twin Cities! I’m Stephanie — your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis. I’m here to give you the inside scoop on this frigid, yet fascinating city.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
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