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Last updated on October 8, 2026
Average rent in
Bloomington, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bloomington, IN rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,770/month. Renters today are paying $106 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline since the peak of $1,940/month in September 2025.
Compared to national trends
Bloomington sits 6.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 821 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Bloomington run around $1,248/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,180/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,240/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,650/month while apartments sit at $1,450/month, reflecting the roughly equal inventory split between these property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Maple Heights rents fell 60.1% year over year to $1,375/month across 23 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 5.6% drop, marking a significant local cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Bloomington
$1,770/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Bloomington is $1,770 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bloomington
821
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bloomington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bloomington, IN
Average rent prices in Bloomington have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bloomington, IN
Rent prices in Bloomington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bloomington is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Bloomington run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,248 |  54% | 99% | |
1 bedroom | $1,179 | 6% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 4% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,240 | No Change | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bryan Park | $1,550 | |
Eastside | $3,000 | |
Elm Heights | $2,625 | |
Garden Hill | $3,147 | |
Green Acres | $2,500 | |
High Point | $5,750 | |
Maple Heights | $1,375 | |
Mc Doel Gardens | $1,487 | |
Old Northeast | $2,972 | |
Prospect Hill | $1,555 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,675 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $824 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,248
Last 30 days
54%
Last year
99%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,179
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,240
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Old Northeast
Average rent
$2,972
Elm Heights
Average rent
$2,625
Green Acres
Average rent
$2,500
Maple Heights
Average rent
$1,375
Bryan Park
Average rent
$1,550
Garden Hill
Average rent
$3,147
High Point
Average rent
$5,750
Eastside
Average rent
$3,000
Mc Doel Gardens
Average rent
$1,487
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$1,555
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$824
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bloomington, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Bloomington, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bloomington and Avon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bloomington
7%lower than the national median
2%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bloomington, IN is 9% lower than the median rent in Avon, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Cost of living in Bloomington, IN
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 2% higher |
| Housing | 1% lower |
| Transportation | 1% higher |
| Utilities | 8% lower |
Discover rentals in Bloomington, IN
46m ago
Verified
403 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$574–$799
Apartment for rent
2d ago
713 W 12th St, Bloomington, IN 47404
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1002 N Jackson St, Bloomington, IN 47404
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Bloomington
3200 John Hinkle Place - KUnit K #K, Bloomington, IN 47408
3 beds
2 baths
$650
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bloomington
451 S Park Ridge Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
Studio
0 baths
$44,004
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2d ago
House for rent in Bloomington
535 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Studio
0 baths
$43,380
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bloomington
1815 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Studio
0 baths
$34,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bloomington
107 N College Ave Ste 1 #Ste 1, Bloomington, IN 47404
Studio
0 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
980 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3 beds
3 baths
$1,899
House for rent
Available Aug 13
5d+ ago
Verified
417 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,699
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Verified
1136 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$1,999
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Verified
417 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,699
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Verified
1136 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$1,999
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Verified
980 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3 beds
3 baths
$1,899
House for rent
Available Aug 13
5d+ ago
Verified
417 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
3 beds
2 baths
$1,699
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Verified
1136 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3 beds
3 baths
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Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
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Frequently asked questions for Bloomington, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Bloomington rental market.
How much is rent in Bloomington?
The average rent in Bloomington is $1,770 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bloomington?
Average rent prices in Bloomington have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Bloomington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bloomington is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bloomington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington are Maple Heights ($1,375/mo), Mc Doel Gardens ($1,487/mo), and Bryan Park ($1,550/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bloomington?
To comfortably afford rent in Bloomington, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bloomington?
March offers the lowest rents in Bloomington, with approximately 8.7% savings compared to September's peak prices. Winter months generally provide better deals than the fall peak season.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).