What is the average apartment size in Bloomington?

The average size for a Bloomington, MN apartment is 900 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bloomington?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Bloomington is $1,676 per month, a 3.25% increase from last years average of $1,623.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Bloomington?

In Bloomington, studios rent for $1,271 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,520 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,866 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,280 per month

What is the average apartment size in Bloomington?

The typical apartment in Bloomington offers about 900 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Bloomington?

Studio apartments in Bloomington average 541 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 759 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,083 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,314 sq. ft.

Bloomington, MN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bloomington?

The typical rent budget in Bloomington ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bloomington?

In Bloomington, 34% of households rent while 66% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bloomington is $1,676, a 3.25% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,623.

Studio Apartments at $1,271 offer the most budget-friendly option with 541 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 759 square feet for $1,520, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,866 offer 1,083 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,314 sq ft) for $2,280, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bloomington, MN

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,676	900 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,271	541 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,520	759 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,866	1,083 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,280	1,314 sq. ft.

Bloomington, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Bloomington, MN have increased by 3.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,623 to $1,676.

What's the typical rent budget in Bloomington, MN?

The largest share of rentals in Bloomington, MN (46%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bloomington, MN?

12,750 or 34% of the households in Bloomington, MN are renter-occupied while 24,974 or 66% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Bloomington?

Excelsior $1,292/month

Brooklyn Center $1,323/month

New Hope $1,331/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,676/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Bloomington?

Minnetonka $1,953/month

Maple Grove $2,173/month

Wayzata $2,353/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Bloomington, MN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Wayzata	$2,353
Maple Grove	$2,173
Minnetonka	$1,953
Champlin	$1,933
Golden Valley	$1,863
Edina	$1,849
Rogers	$1,839
St. Louis Park	$1,776
Spring Park	$1,761
Eden Prairie	$1,755
Plymouth	$1,700
Minneapolis	$1,687
Hopkins	$1,598
St. Anthony	$1,595
Robbinsdale	$1,537
Osseo	$1,505
Richfield	$1,412
Crystal	$1,381
Brooklyn Park	$1,335
New Hope	$1,331
Brooklyn Center	$1,323
Excelsior	$1,292

Bloomington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Brooklyn Center is 1% lower than in Brooklyn Park

$1,323

Brooklyn Center rent is 21% lower than Bloomington average

Average Rent $1,323

$1,335

Brooklyn Park rent is 20% lower than Bloomington average

Average Rent $1,335

How Bloomington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bloomington	$1,676
Minneapolis	$1,687
St. Paul	$1,515
Moorhead	$1,081
Rochester	$1,642
St. Louis Park	$1,776
Edina	$1,849
St. Cloud	$1,163
Minnetonka	$1,953
Burnsville	$1,576
Eden Prairie	$1,755
Plymouth, MN	$1,700
Eagan	$1,718
Hopkins, MN	$1,598
Maplewood	$1,447
West St. Paul	$1,338
Chaska, MN	$1,729
Golden Valley	$1,863
Lakeville, MN	$1,856
Brooklyn Center, MN	$1,323
Fridley, MN	$1,431

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bloomington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.