The Rive Bloomington
1820 N Walnut St,
Bloomington, IN 47404
$1,119 - $1,550 | Studio - 4 Beds
Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
Area Guide
This city boasts bike-friendliness, nature access, and international cuisines
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Situated about 50 miles southwest of Indianapolis, Bloomington is considered the “Gateway to Scenic Southern Indiana.” Bloomington also houses Indiana University, most of which is built from Indiana limestone, adding a unique architectural and cultural atmosphere to the town.
As Indiana’s first Tree City USA, Bloomington is known for its natural setting filled with rolling hills, forests, and lakes. Bloomington is convenient to Monroe Lake and Paynetown State Recreation Area, lending to a host of outdoor activities enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Home to the annual Little 500 Weekend bicycle race and the B-Line Trail, Bloomington is ranked a gold-rated bicycle-friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists.
In addition to providing residents access to higher education, nature, and biking, Bloomington contains a range of amenities from specialty beverages and international cuisine to interactive museums and various shopping centers. Renting in Bloomington affords you the chance to sip bubble tea at Bapu Fresh or try Turkish food at Turkuaz Café. Get a hands-on science experience at the WonderLab Science Museum or view art throughout the ages from across the globe at Eskenazi Museum of Art. The shops at College Mall and Bloomington Antique Mall are great for shopping sprees. There’s also never a dull moment here with art and music festivals happening throughout the year.
If you want a town where you can enjoy a nice bike ride, grab a delicious meal, and then have a great time at a big event in town, Bloomington is a great town to rent an apartment.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bloomington, IN is $1,038 for a studio, $1,115 for one bedroom, $1,288 for two bedrooms, and $1,715 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bloomington has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,115/month
644 Sq Ft
House
$2,737/month
834 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,802/month
420 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,015/month
824 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bloomington, IN is 0.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bloomington is 0.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,038 - $1,715. You can expect to pay 0.4% more for groceries, 5.4% less for utilities, and 0.5% less for transportation.
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Transportation
46
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
19
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
51
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-6
483 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-6
204 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-6
596 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-6
404 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-6
475 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-8
524 Students
7
Public
Grades 7-8
574 Students
6
Lora L Batchelor Middle School
Public
Grades 7-8
477 Students
5
Public
Grades 7-12
100 Students
2
Public
Grades 9-12
1,649 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,590 Students
7
The Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship
Public
Grades 9-12
77 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-12
100 Students
2
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- WonderLab Museum of Science, Health & Technology
- Kirkwood Observatory
- Hilltop Garden and Nature Center
- Clear Creek Trail
- Sycamore Land Trust
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.