Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bloomington Neighborhood of Bloomington, MN from $600 (40 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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Cedar Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Court Apartments

9005-9045 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Nicollet Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nicollet Court

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

Cedar Cliff Apartments

9300 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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8811 Blaisdell Ave S
2 Bedroom Apartments

8811 Blaisdell Ave S

8811 Blaisdell Ave SBloomington, MN 55420
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Cedar Gate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Gate

8300 Old Cedar Ave SBloomington, MN 55425
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Southview Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southview Estates

8901 Aldrich Ave SBloomington, MN 55420
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Lyndale Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndale Flats

9320 Lyndale Ave SBloomington, MN 55420
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Virginian Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginian Apartment

7700 12th AveRichfield, MN 55423
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East Bloomington, Bloomington, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Bloomington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Bloomington area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at South Pointe priced from $1,010. Nicollet Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here are the most affordable East Bloomington apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South PointeThe PortStudio,1BA$1,010
Nicollet CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,040
New Orleans CourtEnglewood1BR,1BA$1,095
Concord GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Nicollet South ApartmentsSenior 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Blooming Meadows SouthStudio, Income Restrictions, NOAHStudio,1BA$1,098
Seasons Park Apartments1 Bedroom, Type B, Income Restrictions1BR,1BA$1,120
Oxboro Heights - 55+Dupont (Studio)Studio,1BA$1,130
ConciergeThe Superior1BR,1BA$1,135
Cedar Crest ApartmentsSm 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bloomington, MN

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Bloomington area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Blooming Meadows North in the in the Nicols neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value East Bloomington apartment is the 1.1+denB Model at Metropolitan Towers starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Nicols neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Bloomington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blooming Meadows North2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Metropolitan Towers1.1+denB1BR,1BA$1.30
Richland CourtThe Riley2BR,1BA$1.30
Cedar Gate1.1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.44
Nicollet South ApartmentsSenior 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
8813 18th Avenue South, Unit 48813 18th Avenue South2BR,1BA$1.67
Tiki Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
SouthwoodLyndale1BR,1BA$1.67
Willows On France/ RAIT1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
Concord GreenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Bloomington, Bloomington, MN

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Bloomington, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the East Bloomington Neighborhood in Bloomington, MN

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 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 East Bloomington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Bloomington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Bloomington is under $1,169.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bloomington?

The cheapest apartment in East Bloomington is Nicollet Court which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in East Bloomington costs $2,075.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 39 regular apartments in East 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 East Bloomington?

Cheap apartments in East Bloomington have an average cost of $194 which is $1,881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Bloomington.

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