Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IL from $400 (125 Rentals)

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Anglers Manor Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anglers Manor Apartments

1017 S Mercer AveBloomington, IL 61701
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909 N Main St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

909 N Main St

909 N Main StBloomington, IL 61701
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Heartland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Apartments

922-924 W Front StBloomington, IL 61701
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Garden Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Grove

1206 E Grove StBloomington, IL 61701
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Harms Apartments
Studio Apartments

Harms Apartments

705 N McLean StBloomington, IL 61701
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Fairway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Apartments

305-313 Riley DrBloomington, IL 61701
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Clobertin CT
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clobertin CT

2 Clobertin CtBloomington, IL 61701
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2208 Todd Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2208 Todd Dr

2208 Todd DrBloomington, IL 61704
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320 Riley Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Riley Dr

320 Riley DrBloomington, IL 61701
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2921 Lisa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2921 Lisa

2921 Lisa DrBloomington, IL 61704
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Anglers Cove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Anglers Cove

1002 Arlene CtBloomington, IL 61701
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Bloomington, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bloomington, IL

Pricing Updated: 02/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bloomington, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bloomington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Bloomington$1,175$7002000

Cheapest Available Bloomington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bloomington, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood priced from $770. Arbors at Eastland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bloomington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$770
Arbors at EastlandThe Oak1BR,1BA$795
1-7 Keisha Drive1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IL

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bloomington area is the $0.50 price per square foot Per Student for 2 Model at 1006 Samantha St in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Bloomington apartment is the 4 person rate Model at 605 Kingsley St starting at $615 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bloomington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1006 Samantha StPer Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.50
605 Kingsley St4 person rate4BR,3BA$0.46
200 S LindenRent per Person for 22BR,1BA$0.57
21 Flora WayPer Person for 22BR,1.5BA$0.50
East Douglas Apartments3BR/ 1BA Loft3BR,1BA$0.83
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
112 N Orr Dr, Unit #1112 N Orr Dr1BR,1BA$0.94
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.70
113 W Willow St2 person Rate2BR,1BA$0.70
1505 HancockPer person for 22BR,1BA$0.79

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Bloomington Overview

Bloomington is a city located in the heart of Illinois with a population of 78,730 according to the 2014 census. People love to visit the numerous shopping outlets and its noted historical landmarks. This place has plenty of activities to explore, making it a great place to live within one of our Bloomington apartments.

Why live in Bloomington, IL?

The city of Bloomington attracts people from all areas of Central Illinois because of its numerous retailers located in a concentrated area. You have Bergners, Best Buy, Home Depot, Sears, Van Maur, Sam�s Club as well as Walmart to name a few. These businesses are just the tip of the iceberg in all the activities this town has for you to explore. You can also enjoy art, checking out the historical sites, visiting fine dining establishments and enjoying the nightlife. Many families make come for a fun-filled weekend excursion or day trip during the summertime. You can experience the friendliness of everyone, when you live in one of our apartments here in Bloomington.

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Getting Around Bloomington, IL

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bloomington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bloomington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bloomington is at Brookridge Heights Apartments listed at $958.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bloomington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bloomington Apartment is $770 at Class Act Realty.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bloomington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bloomington is starting from $855 at 212 College Park Dr.

What is the most affordable Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at East Douglas Apartments and starts from $1,000.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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