Bloomington

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Bloomington, MN

Area Guide

A quiet, scenic suburb with a landmark shopping center.

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Located just 10 miles south of Minneapolis, Bloomington combines suburban living with metropolitan convenience as Minnesota's fifth-largest city. This community of approximately 87,000 residents is home to the Mall of America, a landmark shopping destination that also serves as a major employer. The city maintains extensive parklands, including the Hyland Lake Park Reserve and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Housing options range from established neighborhoods to apartment communities, with current average rents from $1,375 for one-bedroom units to $2,261 for three-bedroom homes, showing modest annual increases between 1-2% across most unit sizes.

Since its establishment in 1843, Bloomington has grown into a thriving city while preserving its community atmosphere. The area is served by three high schools and Normandale Community College. Transportation options include four major freeways and the Metro Blue Line light rail, providing connections to downtown Minneapolis and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Several major employers call Bloomington home, including Toro, Dairy Queen, and HealthPartners. For recreation, residents enjoy the Bloomington Ice Garden and Hyland Hills Ski Area, which features both downhill skiing and Nordic ski jumps during winter months.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Bloomington, MN is $1,281 for a studio, $1,389 for one bedroom, $1,739 for two bedrooms, and $2,208 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bloomington has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,389/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$3,262/month
2,387 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,692/month
829 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Bloomington, MN

Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Ridgeview Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

402 Students

Olson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

493 Students

Poplar Bridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

475 Students

Oak Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

460 Students

Indian Mounds Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

382 Students

Olson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

767 Students

Oak Grove Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

703 Students

Valley View Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

697 Students

Bloomington Shared Time

Public

Grades K-12

Jefferson Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,637 Students

Kennedy Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,601 Students

Shape Alp

Public

Grades 9-12

91 Students

Beacon Alp Is

Public

Grades 9-12

Bloomington Shared Time

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Normandale Community College Japanese Garden
  • Centennial Lakes Park
  • Sea Life Minnesota
  • Hyland Hills Ski Area
  • Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.