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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Garage available
  • In unit wall air conditioner
  • New stainless steel kitchen appliances
  • Leasing team
  • New stainless steel appliances
  • Shared washer and dryer

Location

8601 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420, USA
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Management

Roots Property Management

Leasing office

(612) 990-8132

Property Overview

8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 offers strong overall value, with excellent price, amenities, and location ratings, plus a solid trustworthiness score reflecting detailed, transparent listing information. Renters benefit from convenient access to well-rated nearby schools, extensive photo coverage, and notable features like a garage, in-unit wall air conditioning, new stainless steel kitchen appliances, and shared laundry. The property is also highlighted as great for pet friendliness, with multiple nearby pet services and related amenities.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,150 /mo1 unit availableSpacious 1BR/1Bath apartment available Now! This unit has been freshly painted with brand new carpet throughout. The unit also has brand new stainless steel appliances and new LVP flooring in the kitchen. These apartments are conveniently located near the Mall of America and the airport. Shared washer and dryer are on sight for your convenience. Come by to see this spacious updated 1 Bed/1Bath unit today as this one won't last. The leasing team is ready to show you with your new apartment. A garage is also available for an additional $50 per month. Renter pays gas and electricity. Owner pays water and trash. Pets considered with approval and additional monthly fee. Dog breed and size restrictions apply. Pet rent is $25-$50/month per pet and a $450 non-refundable Pet Fee. Reach out today for more information! 612-990-8132 or visit our webpage to schedule a showing! Email **** You can apply via our website www rootspropertymgmt com Rental requirements: -credit score of 620 -monthly income 2.5x the rent -deposit of 1 month's rent -clean criminal history

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Amenities for 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420

Apartment Amenities

One Car Garage

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryOn-Site Washer & Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Garage Parking

Services

Water and Trash
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

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About 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420

HomeApartments in Bloomington 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420

Spacious 2BR/1Bath apartment available Now! This unit has been freshly painted with brand new carpet throughout. The unit also has brand new stainless steel appliances and new LVP flooring in the kitchen. These apartments are conveniently located near the Mall of America and the airport. Shared washer and dryer are on sight for your convenience. Come by to see this spacious updated 1 Bed/1Bath unit today as this one won't last. The leasing team is ready to show you with your new apartment. A garage is also available for an additional $50 per month. Renter pays gas and electricity. Owner pays water and trash. Pets considered with approval and additional monthly fee. Dog breed and size restrictions apply. Pet rent is $25-$50/month per pet and a $450 non-refundable Pet Fee. Reach out today for more information! 612-990-8132 or visit our webpage to schedule a showing! Email **** You can apply via our website www rootspropertymgmt com Rental requirements: -credit score of 620 -monthly income 2.5x the rent -deposit of 1 month's rent -clean criminal history


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Bloomington

1-bedroom apartments at 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420 cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Bloomington.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Bloomington
A table of studio rental data trends in Bloomington
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,295
June 2024$1,317
July 2024$1,295
August 2024$1,293
September 2024$1,297
October 2024$1,338
November 2024$1,293
December 2024$1,279
January 2025$1,337
February 2025$1,353
March 2025$1,551
April 2025$1,562
May 2025$1,308
June 2025$1,432
July 2025$1,531
August 2025$1,581
September 2025$1,457
October 2025$1,497
November 2025$1,399
December 2025$1,440
January 2026$1,304
February 2026$1,331
March 2026$1,513
April 2026$1,388
May 2026$1,330

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$46,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,150.
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Schools near 8601 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420

Valley View Elementary School

351 e 88th st

bloomington, MN, 55420

PK, K-5Public
C

Central Education Center: ECSE

7145 harriet ave s

richfield, MN, 55423

PKPublic

New Code Academy Elementary

1350 west 106th street

bloomington, MN, 55431

K-5Public
B-

Prairie Care Edina - Php

4510 west 77th street

edina, MN, 55435

K-12Public

Bloomington Early Childhood Special Education

4901 west 112th st

bloomington, MN, 55437

PKPublic
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Getting around Bloomington near 8601 Nicollet Ave S

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 8601 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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