
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bloomington IN Neighborhood of Bloomington, IN from $300 (102 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Bloomington IN area of Bloomington.


Vivo Living

1701 S Walnut St

Sunflower II

Woodbridge of Bloomington

808 S Washington St

The Annex of Bloomington

348 S Grant St

Union at Crescent

The Crossing at Pete Ellis

7 Ten

Summit Pointe

Covenanter Hill

1208 W Kirkwood Ave

728 E Hunter Ave, Unit 3

802 W 7th St

905-907 E 13th St

2305 S Brandon Ct

328 W 15th St, Unit 2

3035 E Amy Ln

3044 E Amy Ln

Hidden Hills at Oakdale

Sullivan Building

710 N Lincoln St

412 E 2nd St

536 N Lincoln St

The Fields

528 S Washington St, Unit 528 S Washington St
Downtown Bloomington IN, Bloomington, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bloomington IN?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Bloomington IN Studio Apartments | $1,249 | $699 | $1,550 |
Downtown Bloomington IN 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $650 | $2,040 |
Downtown Bloomington IN 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $815 | $3,000 |
Downtown Bloomington IN 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $950 | $4,200 |
Downtown Bloomington IN 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $790 | $3,096 |
Downtown Bloomington IN 5 Bedroom Apartments | $992 | $919 | $1,099 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bloomington IN Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bloomington IN area of Bloomington, IN is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living priced from $699. Sunflower II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bloomington IN apartments for rent in Bloomington, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vivo Living | Vivo Living - Studios - AVAILABLE NOW Reduced r... | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Sunflower II | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Continental Terrace | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Hickory Grove | Plum | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Union at Crescent | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $866 |
The Crossing at Pete Ellis | 1 Bedroom with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Cedargate | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Millennium Apartments | Rolling Glen 1 Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
3 Square | J | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Brandon Court | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bloomington IN, IN
As of April 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bloomington IN area is the $0.76 price per square foot The Blake Model at Regency Court Apartments in the in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Downtown Bloomington IN apartment is the 3 Bedroom 3 Bath on Amaryllis Model at Hoosier Court Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bloomington IN apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Regency Court Apartments | The Blake | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.76 |
Hoosier Court Apartments | 3 Bedroom 3 Bath on Amaryllis | 3BR,3BA | $0.97 |
Stageyard | The Celer (per bed) | 3BR,3BA | $0.82 |
Urban Station | The Vertex (per bed) | 3BR,3BA | $0.92 |
THIRD | THIRD - The Knight - Bedroom A w/ Attached Bath... | 3BR,2BA | $0.54 |
Heritage Apartments | The Tulip | 3BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Brandon Court | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Millennium Apartments | Rolling Glen 1 Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Continental Terrace | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
The Crossing at Pete Ellis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Bloomington In, Bloomington, IN
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Bloomington In, Bloomington, IN
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Getting Around the Downtown Bloomington IN Neighborhood in Bloomington, IN
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
34 / 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 IN Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bloomington IN?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bloomington IN is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bloomington IN?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bloomington IN is Northcrest which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Bloomington IN costs $1,756.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Bloomington IN?
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 128 regular apartments in Downtown Bloomington IN 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 Downtown Bloomington IN?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Bloomington IN have an average cost of $647 which is $1,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bloomington IN.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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