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Rental Market Trends in Bloomington, IN

What is the average rent in Bloomington, IN?

$1,116/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Bloomington, IN is $1,116 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Bloomington more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bloomington, you can expect to pay about $998 per month for a studio, $1,116 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,319 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,816 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$998/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,116/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,319/month
949 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,816/month
1,332 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,055/month
207 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,728/month
999 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,380/month
1,418 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,517/month
1,677 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,542/month
547 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,800/month
1,144 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,180/month
336 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,733/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,908/month
1,407 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,716/month
1,759 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bloomington, IN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bloomington, IN
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bloomington, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
26% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington?

Based on current rent prices, Tamarron, Sherwood Green and Downtown Bloomington IN are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tamarron
$1,099/month
640 Sq Ft
Sherwood Green
$1,162/month
643 Sq Ft
Downtown Bloomington IN
$1,191/month
763 Sq Ft
Brighton Point
$1,437/month
750 Sq Ft
Stella Ridge
$1,437/month
750 Sq Ft
Canada Park
$1,503/month
760 Sq Ft
Highland Village
$1,569/month
802 Sq Ft
Rolling Meadows
$1,569/month
802 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bloomington?

Based on current rent prices, Highland Village, Rolling Meadows and Canada Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bloomington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Highland Village
$1,569/month
802 Sq Ft
Rolling Meadows
$1,569/month
802 Sq Ft
Canada Park
$1,503/month
760 Sq Ft
Brighton Point
$1,437/month
750 Sq Ft
Stella Ridge
$1,437/month
750 Sq Ft
Downtown Bloomington IN
$1,191/month
763 Sq Ft
Sherwood Green
$1,162/month
643 Sq Ft
Tamarron
$1,099/month
640 Sq Ft

Which Bloomington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Bloomington with the most apartments available are Highland Village, Rolling Meadows and Downtown Bloomington IN .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Highland Village
$1,569/month
802 Sq Ft
Rolling Meadows
$1,569/month
802 Sq Ft
Downtown Bloomington IN
$1,191/month
763 Sq Ft
Tamarron
$1,099/month
640 Sq Ft
Canada Park
$1,503/month
760 Sq Ft
Sherwood Green
$1,162/month
643 Sq Ft
Brighton Point
$1,437/month
750 Sq Ft
Stella Ridge
$1,437/month
750 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bloomington, IN?

Because the average rent in Bloomington is $1,116, you’ll want to make about $3,720 per month or $44,640 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Bloomington, IN is 0.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bloomington is 0.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $998 - $1,816. You can expect to pay 0.6% more for groceries, 8.4% less for utilities, and 3.2% more for transportation.

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Bloomington, IN

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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