The Rive Bloomington
1820 N Walnut St,
Bloomington, IN 47404
$1,119 - $1,550 | Studio - 4 Beds
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.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bloomington, IN is $1,039 for a studio, $1,115 for one bedroom, $1,288 for two bedrooms, and $1,713 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bloomington has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
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 $1,039 - $1,713. You can expect to pay 0.4% more for groceries, 5.4% less for utilities, and 0.5% less for transportation.
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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† 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.
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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.