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1109 N McLean St

BloomingtonIL61701

Bloomington, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bloomington, IL

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

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$2,097$850519

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. 314Locust in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bloomington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$515
314Locust1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IL

As of March 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 $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$0.51
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
1501 Ensign Dr, Unit 1N1501 Ensign Dr2BR,1BA$0.50
1505 HancockPer person for 22BR,1BA$0.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bloomington

What type of rentals are currently available in Bloomington?

There are currently 430 Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, IL with pricing that ranges from $425 to $9,367. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bloomington ranging from $850 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bloomington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bloomington ranges from $850 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,801.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bloomington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bloomington range from $776 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $450.

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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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