Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
Bloomington, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bloomington, IN rent slipped 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,589/month. Renters today are paying $163 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,940/month in September 2025.
Compared to national trends
Bloomington sits 18.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 607 total rentals offering a moderate market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Bloomington run around $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,030/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,450/month, and 3-bedrooms around $1,900/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,200/month while apartments sit at $1,370/month, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Matlock Heights rents fell 59.4% year over year to $1,625/month across 24 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide drop of 4.1%, marking a significant local cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Bloomington
$1,589/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Bloomington is $1,589 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $361 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bloomington
607
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bloomington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bloomington, IN
Average rent prices in Bloomington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,369, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Bloomington run $1,030 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,199 |  5% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,030 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,872 | 1% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadview | $1,550 | |
Bryan Park | $1,830 | |
Elm Heights | $1,712 | |
Garden Hill | $2,855 | |
Green Acres | $2,325 | |
High Point | $4,150 | |
Maple Heights | $1,350 | |
Mc Doel Gardens | $1,437 | |
Old Northeast | $1,900 | |
Prospect Hill | $1,080 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,369 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,690 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $725 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,030
Last 30 days
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,872
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
Old Northeast
Average rent
$1,900
Elm Heights
Average rent
$1,712
Maple Heights
Average rent
$1,350
Green Acres
Average rent
$2,325
Garden Hill
Average rent
$2,855
Bryan Park
Average rent
$1,830
Mc Doel Gardens
Average rent
$1,437
High Point
Average rent
$4,150
Prospect Hill
Average rent
$1,080
Broadview
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,369
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,690
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$725
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
19%lower than the national median
7%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bloomington, IN is 24% lower than the median rent in Avon, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$1,195
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31%$2,100
7%$1,745
5%$1,385
2%$995
7%$1,350
12%$1,244
1%$1,740
4%$925
1%$1,145
5%Cost of living in Bloomington, IN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 6% higher |
| Housing | 1% lower |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 7% lower |
Discover rentals in Bloomington, IN
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bloomington
3536 W Pyramid Ct, Bloomington, IN 47404
Studio
0 baths
$400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bloomington
611 W 11th St, Bloomington, IN 47404
Studio
0 baths
$400
House for rent
5d+ ago
505 S Highland Ave, Bloomington, IN 47401
5 beds
2 baths
$600–$4,850
Apartment for rent
23h ago
423 S Fess Ave, Bloomington, IN 47401
1 bed
1 bath
$625–$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
425 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404
3 beds
1 bath
$10,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Northeast house for rent in Bloomington
5 beds
4 baths
$8,745
House for rent
5d+ ago
Old Northeast house for rent in Bloomington
4 beds
4 baths
$8,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Old Northeast townhouse for rent in Bloomington
5 beds
5.5 baths
$7,700
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
980 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3 beds
3 baths
$1,300–$1,875
House for rent
Available Nov 5
17h ago
Verified
417 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 4
17h ago
Verified
1136 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$1,200–$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
17h ago
Verified
417 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 4
17h ago
Verified
1136 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$1,200–$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
9h ago
Verified
1333 S Fenbrook Ln, Bloomington, IN 47401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$1,985
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
980 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3 beds
3 baths
$1,875
House for rent
Available Aug 13
5d+ ago
Verified
417 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
3 beds
2 baths
$1,675
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1136 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3 beds
3 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
9h ago
Verified
1333 S Fenbrook Ln, Bloomington, IN 47401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$1,985
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,589 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bloomington?
Average rent prices in Bloomington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Bloomington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bloomington is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $361 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bloomington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington are Prospect Hill ($1,080/mo), Maple Heights ($1,350/mo), and Mc Doel Gardens ($1,437/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bloomington?
To comfortably afford rent in Bloomington, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bloomington?
Bloomington's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 per month. Both bedroom types reflect different year-over-year trends, with one-bedrooms declining 3.5% and two-bedrooms increasing 6.9% from the previous year.
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).