Ardor on the Bluffs South Loop Residences
3701 E American Blvd,
Bloomington, MN 55425
$1,403 - $5,179 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
South Loop
Bloomington, MN
South Loop - Bloomington, MN Area Guide
Urban chic, public artworks, and the famous Mall of America define the South Loop neighborhood of Bloomington. Residents of the many modern and renovated apartments in this community enjoy the best of city life, with the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport immediately to the north, downtown Bloomington only two miles to the west, and downtown Minneapolis just six miles away with convenient rail connections. The Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States, is one of the major employers in South Loop, and it also serves as a hub for locals with its many restaurants and entertainment options, including a comedy club, movie theater multiplex, indoor theme park, mini golf, and aquarium. When you need a break from city life, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge wraps around the east side of South Loop, covering more than 14,000 acres and providing opportunities for hiking, fishing, and birdwatching.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Loop is $1,421 for a studio, $1,663 for one bedroom, $2,061 for two bedrooms, and $2,743 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Loop has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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501 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,421/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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705 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,663/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,105 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,061/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,339 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,743/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Loop - Bloomington, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in South Loop - Bloomington, MN, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
South Loop - Bloomington, MN provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Loop - Bloomington, MN from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sea Life Minnesota
- Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District
- Fort Snelling State Park
- Edward C. Solomon Park
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.