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Rental Market Trends in Bloomington, IN

What is the average rent in Bloomington, IN?

$1,128/month

Average Rent

660 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Bloomington, IN is $1,128 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $989 per month for a studio, $1,128 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,334 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,777 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$989/month
397 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,128/month
660 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,334/month
947 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,777/month
1,307 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,157/month
441 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,735/month
936 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,383/month
1,415 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,843/month
1,764 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,455/month
1,075 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,856/month
1,181 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,604/month
989 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,079/month
1,300 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,125/month
1,816 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bloomington, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bloomington, IN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bloomington, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
24% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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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
638 Sq Ft
Sherwood Green
$1,132/month
631 Sq Ft
Downtown Bloomington IN
$1,291/month
702 Sq Ft
Brighton Point
$1,417/month
750 Sq Ft
Stella Ridge
$1,417/month
750 Sq Ft
Canada Park
$1,476/month
718 Sq Ft
Highland Village
$1,616/month
797 Sq Ft
Rolling Meadows
$1,616/month
797 Sq Ft
Arlington Valley
$1,848/month
774 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bloomington?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arlington Valley
$1,848/month
774 Sq Ft
Highland Village
$1,616/month
797 Sq Ft
Rolling Meadows
$1,616/month
797 Sq Ft
Canada Park
$1,476/month
718 Sq Ft
Brighton Point
$1,417/month
750 Sq Ft
Stella Ridge
$1,417/month
750 Sq Ft
Downtown Bloomington IN
$1,291/month
702 Sq Ft
Sherwood Green
$1,132/month
631 Sq Ft
Tamarron
$1,099/month
638 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
$1,616/month
797 Sq Ft
Rolling Meadows
$1,616/month
797 Sq Ft
Downtown Bloomington IN
$1,291/month
702 Sq Ft
Canada Park
$1,476/month
718 Sq Ft
Tamarron
$1,099/month
638 Sq Ft
Sherwood Green
$1,132/month
631 Sq Ft
Arlington Valley
$1,848/month
774 Sq Ft
Brighton Point
$1,417/month
750 Sq Ft
Stella Ridge
$1,417/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 $1,128, you’ll want to make about $3,760 per month or $45,120 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 0.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $989 - $1,777. You can expect to pay 1.5% more for groceries, 7.3% less for utilities, and 3.0% more for transportation.

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Bloomington, IN

2,525 Available Apartments for Rent

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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