
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bloomington Neighborhood of Bloomington, MN from $800 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Bloomington area of Bloomington.


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8813 18th Avenue South

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Blooming Meadows South

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Tiki Apartments

Nicollet South Apartments

Metropolitan Towers

Southgate Apartments

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Southwood

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Cedar Glen

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International Village Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

Noble

9400 Old Cedar Ave S, Unit 334

Nicollet Woods Apartments

Concord Green
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Blooming Meadows North

SummerHouse of Bloomington

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Georgetown Park of Bloomington

9400 Old Cedar Ave S, Unit 219

9400 Old Cedar Ave S, Unit 219

Cedar Commons

Lyn Villa Apartments

Cedar Court West Apartments

Nicollet Court
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Cedar Court Apartments

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Winston Apartments

Oxboro Heights - 55+

8811 Blaisdell Ave S

Cedar Cliff Apartments

Lyndale Flats

Southview Estates

The Crossings at Valley View
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Fernbrook Apartments

Colonial Estates Townhomes

Bloomington 79 Townhomes

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Seasons Park

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Corinthian Apartments

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New Orleans Court Apartments and Townhomes

9150 Nicollet Ave

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Richland Court Apartments

10 E 102nd St
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Virginian Apartment

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 | $1,319 | $1,045 | $1,520 |
| East Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $1,050 | $2,490 |
| East Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $1,275 | $2,465 |
| East Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $1,815 | $2,322 |
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There are currently 47 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 Studio unit found at Nicollet Court priced from $990. 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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| 7700 Bloomington Ave South | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| South Pointe | Ballast | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Blooming Meadows South | Studio, Income Restrictions, NOAH | Studio,1BA | $1,116 |
| Seasons Park | 1 Bedroom, Type B, Income Restrictions | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| Tiki Apartments | 1 br | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Nicollet South Apartments | Senior 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Oxboro Heights - 55+ | Harriet (1 Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Southgate Apartments | One Bedroom 696 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bloomington, MN
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Bloomington area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2-Bed Model at Cedar Commons in the in the East Bloomington neighborhood starting from $1,338. 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. |
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| Cedar Commons | 2-Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Nicollet Woods Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Windfield Estates in Bloomington | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Metropolitan Towers | 1.1+denA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Cedar Gate | 1.1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Tiki Apartments | 2BR, 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Seasons Park | 2 Bedroom, Type B, Income Restrictions | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Nicollet South Apartments | Senior 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Cedar Glen | 2.1bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 7700 Bloomington Ave South | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Best Local Schools in East Bloomington, Bloomington, MN
Valley View Elementary
Kennedy Senior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Bloomington Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bloomington?
The cheapest apartment in East Bloomington is Nicollet Court which is listed at $1,018, while the average apartment in East Bloomington costs $1,443.
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 14 regular apartments in East Bloomington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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