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National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Bloomington’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Bloomington renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above average scores."
Key Findings in Bloomington include the following:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Professors and grad students cluster in Victorian homes near IU's Sample Gates. Strict historic preservation rules prohibit solar panels but enable free Ivy Tech Waldron lecture access. Parking permits ($300/year) required despite bike-friendly lanes.
Academic enclave near Indiana University features 1930s Craftsman homes with original built-ins. The B-Line Trail provides car-free commutes to campus, though student parties on Dunn Street test noise tolerance Thursday-Sunday. Mature oak canopies shield against summer heat.
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