
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bloomington West Neighborhood of Bloomington, MN from $700 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bloomington West area of Bloomington.


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Pennbrooke

The Tarnhill

Willows On France

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Stanley Court Apartments

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Stanley Terrace Apartments

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Devonshire Apartments

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Southwood

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Paragon Apartments
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Normandale Lake Estates

Heritage Hills

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Pebblebrook Flats

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ReNew West Bloomington

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Audenn Apartments

Noble

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Poplar Bridge

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Windfield Estates
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Ever

France 98

Pebblebrook Court

Penn Village Townhomes

2105 W 90th St

Parkview Apartments

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The Preserve at Normandale Lake

SummerHouse of Bloomington
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Bristol Village Apartments

Lyn Villa Apartments

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Morgan Apartments

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Maple Commons Apartments

Penn-Way Apartments

Moir Park Apartments

108 Place

The Knox Apartments
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Southview Estates

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Oaks Pentagon Village

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Fountainhead

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Concierge

Ponds of Edina

2101 W 90th St

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The Fred

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The Finch
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Bloomington West, Bloomington, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bloomington West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington West Studio Apartments | $1,606 | $783 | $2,475 |
| Bloomington West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $954 | $3,370 |
| Bloomington West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,066 | $5,140 |
| Bloomington West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $1,780 | $5,320 |
| Bloomington West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,949 | $2,500 | $3,399 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bloomington West Neighborhood of Bloomington, MN.
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Cheapest Available Bloomington West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bloomington West area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Chateau on France priced from $1,100. Fountainhead has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable Bloomington West apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Chateau on France | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Fountainhead | Monroe | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Concierge | The Superior | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| The Rosalyn | Affordable Senior 55+ Apartments in Bloomington - NOW OPEN! | Tulip | 1BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| Willows On France | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Stanley Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Devonshire Apartments | A2 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,233 |
| Southwood | Lyndale | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Maple Commons Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Stanley Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington West, MN
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bloomington West area is the $1.34 price per square foot Toulouse Model at France 98 in the in the Bloomington West neighborhood starting from $1,822. The second greatest value Bloomington West apartment is the 2 Bedroom B Model at Heritage Hills starting at $1,545 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Bloomington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bloomington West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| France 98 | Toulouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Heritage Hills | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Southview Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Windfield Estates | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Stanley Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom B (Corner) | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Normandale Lake Estates | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Ponds of Edina | One Bedroom-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Fountainhead | Elliot | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Southwood | Lyndale | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Willows On France | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Best Local Schools in Bloomington West, Bloomington, MN
Normandale Hills Elementary
Jefferson Senior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bloomington West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bloomington West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bloomington West is under $1,256.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bloomington West?
The cheapest apartment in Bloomington West is Fountainhead which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in Bloomington West costs $3,220.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bloomington West?
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 121 regular apartments in Bloomington West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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