
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bloomington Neighborhood of Bloomington, MN from $600 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Bloomington area of Bloomington.


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South Pointe

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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 | $1,321 | $1,015 | $1,650 |
| East Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $984 | $2,490 |
| East Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $1,145 | $2,495 |
| East Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,511 | $2,175 |
| East Bloomington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,640 | $2,251 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 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 South Pointe priced from $1,025. Nicollet Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here are the most affordable East Bloomington apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pointe | Ballast | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Nicollet Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
| Cedar Gate | 1.1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Blooming Meadows South | Studio, Income Restrictions, NOAH | Studio,1BA | $1,113 |
| The Rosalyn | Affordable 55+ Apartments in Bloomington | Rose | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bloomington, MN
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Bloomington area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Southview Estates in the in the Southwest Richfield neighborhood starting from $1,616. The second greatest value East Bloomington apartment is the 1.1+denB Model at Metropolitan Towers starting at $1,255 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Nicols 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southview Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Metropolitan Towers | 1.1+denB | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Windfield Estates | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Richland Court Apartments | The Lucas | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Cedar Gate | 1.1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Cedar Glen | 2.1bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Nicollet South Apartments | Senior 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 8813 18th Avenue South, Unit 4 | 8813 18th Avenue South | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 7700 Bloomington Ave South | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Concord Green | One 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 $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bloomington?
The cheapest apartment in East Bloomington is Nicollet Court which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in East Bloomington costs $1,961.
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 58 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 $752 which is $1,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Bloomington.
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