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.
Academic vibes pulse through this Indiana University-adjacent district along Kirkwood Avenue's indie bookstores. Renters enjoy converted Victorian boarding houses but note persistent undergrad parties during Little 500 bike race weekends.
Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Bloomington, IN. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,240, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 2.2% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Bloomington rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.
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.
