Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Bloomington, MN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bloomington, MN rent rose 3.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,618/month. Renters are paying $53 more per month than last year, with rent near the recent peak from April 2026.

  • Bloomington is 14.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 61 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for about $1,280/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,482/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,993/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,900/month. This range reflects the variety of options available to renters in Bloomington.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Condos in Bloomington saw a 30.0% year-over-year rent increase, outpacing the citywide rise of 3.4%. This indicates strong growth in the condo segment compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Bloomington

$1,618/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bloomington is $1,618 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $282 less per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bloomington

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bloomington rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bloomington, MN

Average rent prices in Bloomington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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, MN

Rent prices in Bloomington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bloomington is $1,569, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Bloomington run $1,482 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,993.

Listings

Studio

$1,280

4%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,482

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,993

No Change

12%

3 bedroom

$2,300

4%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,899

7%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,280

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,482

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,993

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,899

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bloomington, MN, 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, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bloomington and Arden Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bloomington

Median rent price$1,618
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bloomington, MN is 12% higher than the median rent in Arden Hills, MN.

Discover rentals in Bloomington, MN

Windfield Estates in Bloomington - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Windfield Estates in Bloomington

10156 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8340 Oakland Ave S #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Bloomington

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

Price dropped $6,555Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Spacious Bloomington Living with Utilities Included - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Spacious Bloomington Living with Utilities Included

10108 Penn Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431

2 beds

1 bath

$1,445

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Paragon Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

Paragon Apartments

10670 Brunswick Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438

2 beds

2 baths

$1,620–$1,835

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Bloomington, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Bloomington rental market.

How much is rent in Bloomington?

The average rent in Bloomington is $1,618 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bloomington?

Average rent prices in Bloomington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Bloomington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bloomington is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $282 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bloomington?

To comfortably afford rent in Bloomington, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bloomington?

May offers the lowest rents in Bloomington with approximately 4.9% savings compared to March's peak pricing. November and December are the least competitive months with lower demand, while April sees the highest competition.

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).

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