
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bloomington Neighborhood of Bloomington, IL from $500 (73 Rentals)
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1007 Arlene Ct, Unit 12

717 Fairmont Apartments

404 E Mulberry St, Unit 2nd floor

314 E Locust St

Danbury Court Apartments

Brookridge Heights Apartments

Traditions Bloomington

309-311-311 Robinhood Ln

1213 E Jefferson St

Fox Hill Apartments

East Douglas Apartments

Currency Commons Apartments

Grove at Main Apartments

205 Eisenhower Dr, Unit 2

307 Phoenix Ave
Downtown Bloomington, Bloomington, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bloomington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Bloomington Studio Apartments | $1,310 | $515 | $2,558 |
Downtown Bloomington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $548 | $6,774 |
Downtown Bloomington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $800 | $9,365 |
Downtown Bloomington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $795 | $1,750 |
Downtown Bloomington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $750 | $1,975 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bloomington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bloomington area of Bloomington, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Senior Apartments priced from $515. Class Act Realty has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bloomington apartments for rent in Bloomington, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $515 |
Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
717 Fairmont Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $819 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bloomington, IL
As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Bloomington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1006 Samantha St | Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.50 |
605 Kingsley St | 4 person rate | 4BR,3BA | $0.46 |
200 S Linden | Rent per Person for 2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
21 Flora Way | Per Person for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.51 |
East Douglas Apartments | 3BR/ 1BA Loft | 3BR,1BA | $0.83 |
108 Oak Creek Plaza | 2/1 Vaulted Ceilings | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
701 Franklin | Apt 2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.55 |
1608 Bryan St | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
1007 Arlene Ct, Unit 12 | 1007 Arlene Ct | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
1917 Tracy Dr | 1917 Tracy Dr | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Bloomington, Bloomington, IL
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Among neighborhoods in Bloomington, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Bloomington Neighborhood in Bloomington, IL
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bloomington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Bloomington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Bloomington is at Washington Senior Apartments listed at $515.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bloomington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bloomington Apartment is $548 at Washington Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Bloomington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bloomington is starting from $819 at 717 Fairmont Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at East Douglas Apartments and starts from $1,000.
Expert Rental Resources
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