
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bloomington Neighborhood of Bloomington, MN from $600 (49 Rentals)
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South Pointe

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Blooming Meadows South

Concord Green

Nicollet South Apartments

The Rosalyn | Affordable Senior 55+ Apartments in Bloomington - NOW OPEN!

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Tiki Apartments

Southgate Apartments

1700 E 80th St
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Southwood

International Village Apartments

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8813 18th Avenue South

Blooming Meadows North

Metropolitan Towers

The Gables Apartments

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Devonshire Apartments

Noble

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Windfield Estates
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Fernbrook Apartments

SummerHouse of Bloomington

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Georgetown Park of Bloomington

9400 Old Cedar Ave S, Unit 219

9400 Old Cedar Ave S

Cedar Commons Apartments

Lyn Villa Apartments

Cedar Court West Apartments

Cedar Gate
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Nicollet Court

Cedar Cliff Village

Nicollet Woods Apartments

Winston Apartments

Oxboro Heights - 55+

8811 Blaisdell Ave S

The Arbors

Cedar Cliff Apartments
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Colonial Estates Townhomes

Bloomington 79 Townhomes

Southview Estates

8327 13th Ave S

8601 Nicollet Ave

Seasons Park

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Richland Court Apartments

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Community Court Apartments

Corinthian Apartments
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 | $1,251 | $1,113 | $1,520 |
| East Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $1,000 | $2,490 |
| East Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $1,145 | $2,720 |
| East Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $1,700 | $2,895 |
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There are currently 49 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 Cedar Gate priced from $975. Cedar Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable East Bloomington apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Gate | 1.1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Cedar Glen | 1.1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Nicollet Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
| Community Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| South Pointe | Ballast | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Nicollet Woods Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Blooming Meadows South | Studio, Income Restrictions, NOAH | Studio,1BA | $1,113 |
| Seasons Park | 1 Bedroom, Type B, Income Restrictions | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Concord Green | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Nicollet South Apartments | Senior 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bloomington, MN
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Bloomington area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2.1bed Model at The Arbors in the in the East Bloomington neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value East Bloomington apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Windfield Estates starting at $1,417 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Bloomington West 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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| The Arbors | 2.1bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Windfield Estates | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Richland Court Apartments | The Lucas | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Oxboro Heights - 55+ | Lyndale (2 Bedroom) | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Cedar Gate | 1.1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Cedar Glen | 2.1bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Nicollet South Apartments | Senior 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Nicollet Woods Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Community Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Concord Green | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bloomington?
The cheapest apartment in East Bloomington is Cedar Gate which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in East Bloomington costs $2,005.
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 132 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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