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Highlights

  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Contemporary finishes
  • In-unit washer and dryer
  • Open layouts
  • Modern fitness center
  • Controlled-access building

Location

215 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA
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Management

Waters Edge Apartments

Leasing office

(812) 339-8777

Property Overview

The Alexa offers a strong overall living experience, with an 8.3 Zumper Expert Rating, excellent marks for price, amenities, and location, and a solid level of trustworthiness. It features stainless steel appliances, contemporary finishes, in-unit washer and dryer, open layouts, a modern fitness center, and controlled-access entry, while also providing convenient access to nearby schools and a good set of photos for a quick preview.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Alexa is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Alexa 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
  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

S3 - Studio @ 497sfStudio1 bath497 sqft$1,255 /mo1 unit availableBack South East Corner Studio. Furnished!

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About The Alexa

HomeApartments in Bloomington The Alexa

LUXURY STUDIO + 1 BED FLATS DOWNTOWN NEAR CAMPUS! City Energy meets Resort-Style Living WELL-BALANCED LAYOUTS, ELEVATED FINISHES The Alexa offers exclusively studio and one bedroom residences, creating a boutique downtown living experience. Apartments feature clean, contemporary finishes like stainless steel appliances and in-unit washer and dryer. These open layouts are bright, balanced, and built to support your life in study, self care, or social mode. MODERN AMENITIES TO MAKE YOU HAPPY, HEALTHY + AT HOME Our residents enjoy a curated club package of amenities, including a brand new pickleball court, modern fitness center, green roof, sky lounge with grills, and 24/7 study lounge. The Alexa also features a private courtyard with grills and a dedicated Hang Out Zone for open-air gatherings with friends. The Alexa is a controlled-access building with a state of the art video security system. STEPS FROM CAMPUS + YOUR DOWNTOWN FAVORITES Located just one block off Kirkwood Avenue and the stunning Courthouse Square, The Alexa places you minutes from Indiana University, Sample Gates, the B-Line Trail, and the classic Kirkwood walk to and from class. Downtown dining, shops, cafés, and nightlife are just steps away and built into your routine. BUILT-IN COMMUNITY The Alexa is a part of CitySide, a community built around its shared active amenities, making this a great spot to meet neighbors and make friends. Our residents are invited to seasonal community events including IU football watch parties and Breakfast Club tailgates with complimentary food, raffles, and more!


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Alexa is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Alexa 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 The Alexa
Price·9A 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.
The Alexa stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
The Alexa goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including building or unit level amenities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Alexa 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.
The Alexa 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 The Alexa 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.

The Alexa is great for:

Social life

  • 150 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 44 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 43 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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 The Alexa compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Bloomington

studio apartments at The Alexa cost about 20% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Bloomington.

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Bloomington
A table of studio rental data trends in Bloomington
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,273
October 2024$1,309
November 2024$1,298
December 2024$1,301
January 2025$1,297
February 2025$1,298
March 2025$1,278
April 2025$1,280
May 2025$1,215
June 2025$1,011
July 2025$1,047
August 2025$1,025
September 2025$1,050
October 2025$1,091
November 2025$1,001
December 2025$1,019
January 2026$1,031
February 2026$1,108
March 2026$1,099
April 2026$1,192
May 2026$1,241
June 2026$1,199
July 2026$1,200
August 2026$1,148

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$50,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,200 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,255.
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Schools near The Alexa

Early Learning Center

401 east miller dr

bloomington, IN, 47401

PKPublic

University Elementary School

1111 n russell rd

bloomington, IN, 47408

PK, K-6Public
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Getting around Bloomington near 215 S Walnut St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 215 S Walnut St, Bloomington

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within walking distance

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