Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 23, 2026
Average rent in
Bloomington, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on August 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bloomington, IN rent slipped 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $212 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat recently.
Compared to national trends
Bloomington sits 16.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 632 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Bloomington run around $1,160/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,040/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,980/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available to most renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Matlock Heights rents fell 63.8% year over year to $1,450/month, Indiana University dropped 54.3% to $1,060/month, and Maple Heights declined 53.5% to $1,350/month. These large local declines contrast with the citywide 5.9% slip and show distinct neighborhood trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Bloomington
$1,600/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Bloomington is $1,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bloomington
632
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bloomington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bloomington, IN
Average rent prices in Bloomington have remained the same 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 $1,335, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Bloomington run $1,040 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,159 |  1% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,040 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,980 | 4% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bryan Park | $1,800 | |
Eastside | $2,400 | |
Elm Heights | $2,325 | |
Garden Hill | $3,147 | |
Green Acres | $3,125 | |
High Point | $6,500 | |
Maple Heights | $1,350 | |
Mc Doel Gardens | $1,300 | |
Old Northeast | $1,850 | |
South Griffy | $3,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,335 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $725 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,159
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,040
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,980
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
Old Northeast
Average rent
$1,850
Elm Heights
Average rent
$2,325
Maple Heights
Average rent
$1,350
Green Acres
Average rent
$3,125
Garden Hill
Average rent
$3,147
Bryan Park
Average rent
$1,800
High Point
Average rent
$6,500
Mc Doel Gardens
Average rent
$1,300
South Griffy
Average rent
$3,250
Eastside
Average rent
$2,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,335
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
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
17%lower than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bloomington, IN is 23% lower than the median rent in Avon, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,075
5%$1,195
9%$1,450
4%$2,145
9%$1,699
$1,380
$980
4%$1,790
$1,290
8%$1,707
4%$925
$975
41%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
611 W 11th St, Bloomington, IN 47404
Studio
0 baths
$400
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
403 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$510–$735
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
505 S Highland Ave, Bloomington, IN 47401
5 beds
2 baths
$545–$4,375
Apartment for rent
4d ago
423 S Fess Ave, Bloomington, IN 47401
1 bed
1 bath
$625–$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
2d ago
Verified
980 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3 beds
3 baths
$1,899
House for rent
Available Aug 13
2d 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
2d ago
Verified
1136 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$1,999
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
1d ago
Verified
1333 S Fenbrook Ln, Bloomington, IN 47401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,365–$1,785
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
980 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3 beds
3 baths
$1,899
House for rent
Available Aug 13
2d ago
Verified
1136 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$1,999
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
2d 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
2d ago
Verified
980 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3 beds
3 baths
$1,899
House for rent
Available Aug 13
2d ago
Verified
417 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
3 beds
2 baths
$1,699
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
2d ago
Verified
1136 West 17th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
3 beds
3 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $1,600 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bloomington?
Average rent prices in Bloomington have remained the same 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 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bloomington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington are Mc Doel Gardens ($1,300/mo), Maple Heights ($1,350/mo), and Bryan Park ($1,800/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?
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).