Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, MN from $600 (177 Rentals)

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Winston Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Apartments

9101 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Pendleton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Apartments

9101-9115 S Penn AveBloomington, MN 55431
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Nicollet Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nicollet Court

8901-8917 Wentworth Ave SBloomington, MN 55420
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Cedar Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Court Apartments

9005-9045 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Cedar Cliff Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Cliff Village

9250 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Cedar Crest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

8949 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Bloomington, MN Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bloomington, MN

Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bloomington, MN 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
Normandale Lake$2,795$1,1651038

Cheapest Available Bloomington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bloomington, MN is a Studio unit found at Richlyn Apartments in the Armatage neighborhood priced from $987. Nicollet Court in the Southwest Richfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bloomington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Richlyn Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$987
Nicollet Court1.1bed1BR,1BA$995
Carriage Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$995
7700 Bloomington Ave South1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Avana West ParkA11BR,1BA$1,012
Lyndale Garden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
The Bluffs of Burnsville1 BR1BR,1BA$1,025
Southdale Parc Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,025
Lyndale Plaza ApartmentsA1 Section 42 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,030
Lynn CourtItasca1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bloomington, MN

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bloomington area is the $1.22 price per square foot Toulouse Model at France 98 in the in the Bloomington West neighborhood starting from $1,658. The second greatest value Bloomington apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Blooming Meadows North starting at $1,690 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Nicols 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.
France 98Toulouse2BR,2BA$1.22
Blooming Meadows North2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Upper Post FlatsTwo Bedroom Townhome - 2U2BR,1BA$1.23
The Arbors1.1+den1BR,1BA$1.13
Silver Bell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Metropolitan Towers1.1+denB1BR,1BA$1.30
Southview Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Richland CourtThe Lucas2BR,1BA$1.26
Nicollet South ApartmentsSenior 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
The Bluffs of Burnsville1 BR1BR,1BA$1.28

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Bloomington Overview

In Bloomington, MN residents get to feel an urban-suburban mix with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Both young professionals and retirees live in the city and it’s one of the best places to live in Minnesota. The population is 85,418 and it’s the fifth largest city in the state.

Why live in Bloomington, MN?

This family-friendly community earns a livability score of 77 out of 100. There are plenty of fun reasons for why to live here. It’s been voted one of the Safest Cities for Families with Young Children, One of America’s Best Cities for a Healthy Retirement, and one of America’s Most Playful Cities. The area is economically diverse and it serves as headquarters to large firms in food, agriculture, technology, retail, transportation, and healthcare. The downtown areas are beautiful and have attractive buildings, entertainment, nightlife, museums, clean streets, and parks. Since the area is not a huge tourist attraction, the residents get to enjoy these amenities almost exclusively. The population is educated and the schools have a great reputation.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bloomington, MN

Ranked #7

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Bloomington, MN

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Bloomington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bloomington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bloomington is at Richlyn Apartments listed at $987.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bloomington Apartment is $995 at Nicollet Court.

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 $1,145 at Nicollet South Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bloomington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pines of Burnsville and starts from $1,950.

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