
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bloomington Neighborhood of Bloomington, MN from $600 (23 Rentals)
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7700 Bloomington Ave South
East Bloomington, Bloomington, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Bloomington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bloomington Studio Apartments | $1,225 | $1,015 | $1,495 |
| East Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $984 | $2,490 |
| East Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $1,145 | $2,495 |
| East Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $1,511 | $2,795 |
| East Bloomington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,640 | $2,251 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Bloomington Neighborhood of Bloomington, MN.
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Cheapest Available East Bloomington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Bloomington area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Nicollet Court priced from $1,000. 7700 Bloomington Ave South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable East Bloomington apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicollet Court | 1.1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 7700 Bloomington Ave South | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| South Pointe | Ballast | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
| The Arbors | 1.1+den | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Blooming Meadows South | Studio, Income Restrictions, NOAH | Studio,1BA | $1,113 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bloomington, MN
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Bloomington area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1.1+den Model at The Arbors in the in the East Bloomington neighborhood starting from $1,105. The second greatest value East Bloomington apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Nicollet Woods Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the East Bloomington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Bloomington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbors | 1.1+den | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Nicollet Woods Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Cedar Gate | 2.1bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Southview Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Windfield Estates | *Coming Soon* | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Fernbrook Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Cedar Glen | 2.1bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Nicollet South Apartments | Senior 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 7700 Bloomington Ave South | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Concord Green | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Best Local Schools in East Bloomington, Bloomington, MN
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Bloomington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Bloomington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Bloomington is under $1,187.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bloomington?
The cheapest apartment in East Bloomington is Nicollet Court which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in East Bloomington costs $2,068.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 119 regular apartments in East 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 East Bloomington?
Cheap apartments in East Bloomington have an average cost of $968 which is $1,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Bloomington.
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