Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bloomington Neighborhood of Bloomington, MN from $600 (22 Rentals)

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South Pointe
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$1,010 - $1,630
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$1,010 - $1,630

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South Pointe

651-691 E American BlvdBloomington, MN 55420
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Blooming Meadows South
$1,113 - $1,700
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$1,098 - $1,685
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$1,113 - $1,700
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Blooming Meadows South

1930 E 86th StBloomington, MN 55425
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Nicollet Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nicollet Court

8901-8917 Wentworth Ave SBloomington, MN 55420
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Cedar Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Court Apartments

9005-9045 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Cedar Cliff Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Cliff Village

9250 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Cedar Gate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gate

8300 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Winston Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Apartments

9101 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Virginian Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginian Apartment

7700 12th AveRichfield, MN 55423
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Corinthian Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Corinthian Apartments

631 E 77th StRichfield, MN 55423
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East Bloomington, Bloomington, MN Local Guide

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. Nicollet South Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable East Bloomington apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nicollet CourtStudioStudio,1BA$990
Nicollet South ApartmentsSenior 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Cedar Gate1.1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Blooming Meadows SouthStudio, Income Restrictions, NOAHStudio,1BA$1,113
The Rosalyn | Affordable 55+ Apartments in...Rose1BR,1BA$1,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bloomington, MN

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Bloomington area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2.1+den Model at The Arbors in the in the East Bloomington neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value East Bloomington apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Blooming Meadows North starting at $1,690 with a $1.30 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Arbors2.1+den2BR,1BA$1.00
Blooming Meadows North2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Nicollet Woods Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Metropolitan Towers1.1+denB1BR,1BA$1.30
Windfield Estates2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Richland Court ApartmentsThe Lucas2BR,1BA$1.54
Cedar Gate1.1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.22
Cedar Glen2.1bed2BR,1BA$1.53
Nicollet South ApartmentsSenior 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
7700 Bloomington Ave South2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Bloomington, Bloomington, MN

Ranked #4

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the East Bloomington Neighborhood in Bloomington, MN

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,178.

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 $1,857.

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 23 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 $372 which is $1,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Bloomington.

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