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Average Rent in Bloomington, IN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Bloomington, IN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,938/mo
▼ 6.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,310/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
14
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Bloomington, IN
Compare average rent across Bloomington, IN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington 47408 | $2,628 | $1,310 | 2 | 4 |
| Bloomington 47404 | $1,969 | $1,258 | 2 | 8 |
| Bloomington 47403 | $1,847 | $1,295 | 2 | 9 |
| Bloomington 47401 | $1,684 | $625 | 2 | 17 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bloomington, IN?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Bloomington, IN is $1,938 per month across 6 apartment communities and 14 available units. Rents have decreased $136 (6.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Varsity Properties starting at $1,310/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,938/mo.
Prices range from $1,310 to $3,000 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Bloomington, IN Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bloomington, IN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bloomington, IN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Properties | $1,310/mo | $1,310/mo | 1 | 2.5 |
| R Place, LLC | $1,450/mo | $1,450/mo | 1 | 5 |
| Cream & Crimson Management | $1,500/mo | $1,692/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| Dwellings LLC | $1,860/mo | $1,860/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Cedarview Management | $2,200/mo | $2,342/mo | 4 | 4.7 |
| Omega Properties | $3,000/mo | $3,000/mo | 1 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for Bloomington, IN Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Bloomington, IN
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$78,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,938/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,310/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Bloomington, IN is $48,918 , about 47% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bloomington, IN
Overall prices in Bloomington, IN runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bloomington, IN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,938 |
| Utilities | $349 |
| Groceries | $512 |
| Transportation | $832 |
| Healthcare | $406 |
| Other goods and services | $649 |
| Estimated total | $4,686/mo |
Population
78,791
Median household income
$48,918
Census median rent
$1,160/mo
Rent as % of income
38.4%
Median age
24.9
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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