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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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Bloomington, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bloomington, IL

Pricing Updated: 04/18/2025

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$1,237$51558

Cheapest Available Bloomington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bloomington, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Senior Apartments in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood priced from $515. Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood 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
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$515
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
1-7 Keisha Drive1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Arbors at EastlandThe Oak1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IL

As of April 18, 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 $705. The second greatest value Bloomington apartment is the 4 person rate Model at 605 Kingsley St starting at $620 with a $0.47 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$0.47
200 S LindenRent per Person for 22BR,1BA$0.57
21 Flora WayPer Person for 22BR,1.5BA$0.52
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$0.71
113 W Willow St2 person Rate2BR,1BA$0.71
1501 Ensign Dr, Unit 1N1501 Ensign Dr2BR,1BA$0.50
1505 HancockPer person for 22BR,1BA$0.80

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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

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bloomington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bloomington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bloomington is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bloomington?

The cheapest apartment in Bloomington is Washington Senior Apartments which is listed at $548, while the average apartment in Bloomington costs $1,237.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 5 regular apartments in 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 Bloomington?

Cheap apartments in Bloomington have an average cost of $327 which is $910 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bloomington.

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