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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Wood-like flooring
  • Washer/dryer
  • Open-concept living
  • Fitness room

Location

1221 W Allen St, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA
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Management

Dwellings LLC

Leasing office

(812) 336-5866

Property Overview

The Gardens offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and amenities, with a high expert rating, competitive pricing, and standout features like stainless steel appliances, wood-like flooring, open-concept living, a washer/dryer, and a fitness room. It is also noted for high-speed internet, natural light, nearby work-from-home resources, and fitness and wellness options, along with a location that provides easy access to nearby points of interest and transit.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Wellness

Floor plans

2 bed 2 bath2 bed2 bath1,000 sqft$1,525–$1,565 /mo4 units availableWelcome home to The Gardens II! Our newly constructed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartments are located just a few blocks west of Walnut Street. These thoughtfully designed 2B/2B apartment homes feature open-concept living spaces, beautiful kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and abundant natural light throughout. Every home includes a washer and dryer, wood-style flooring in the main living areas, and modern finishes designed for comfortable living. Community amenities include a fitness center, covered bike racks, and indoor mail kiosks for added convenience. This desirable first-floor corner unit offers extra windows, abundant natural light, and convenient access to parking and community amenities. Rental rates include water, internet, trash/recycling, and parking.

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Amenities for The Gardens

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Internet

Building

Cats OKCovered Bike Storage
Dogs OKFitness Center
Water/Sewer

Grounds

Storage
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About The Gardens

HomeApartments in Bloomington The Gardens

The Gardens offers cozy one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment homes located just three blocks west of Walnut Street. Walk into open-concept living, beautiful kitchens, and great natural lighting. Rates include water, internet, trash/recycling, and parking! All apartments have stainless steel appliances, a washer/dryer, and wood-like flooring in the common living areas. We offer community features that ease the way you live, including covered bike racks, indoor mail kiosks, and a fitness room.


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Gardens
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 Gardens 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·10A 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 Gardens stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
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 Gardens 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 Gardens does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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 Gardens provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

The Gardens is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 2 internet service provider options nearby
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • Communal green spaces or garden
  • 12 health/wellness centers 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 The Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 110 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Bloomington

2-bedroom apartments at The Gardens cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Bloomington.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Bloomington
A table of studio rental data trends in Bloomington
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,207
September 2024$1,254
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$1,201

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$61,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $61,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,525.
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Schools near The Gardens

Early Learning Center

401 east miller dr

bloomington, IN, 47401

PKPublic

Templeton Elementary School

1400 s brenda ln

bloomington, IN, 47401

PK, K-6Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Bloomington near 1221 W Allen St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1221 W Allen St, Bloomington

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

2/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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