Downtown Bloomington IN

Bloomington, IN

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Downtown Bloomington IN - Bloomington, IN

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Where history and culture are wrapped in charm

Walkable Bicycle-Friendly Community Events University Sports

Vibrant Downtown Bloomington is much more than a college town -- but Indiana University Bloomington provides plenty to cheer about. In addition to cheering on the Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium, the university is home to the Indiana University Arboretum, Dunn Meadow, and Dunn's Woods. Other attractions in Downtown Bloomington include the WonderLab Science Museum, the Monroe County History Center, and the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center.

There's always something happening in Downtown Bloomington, from live music at nightclubs to festivals like Arts Fair on the Square, the Limestone Comedy Festival, the Bloomington Craft Beer Festival, and the 4th Street Festival of the Arts. Downtown is home to the state's largest farmers' market, the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market, held June to September. Walkable and bicycle-friendly, Downtown Bloomington offers a variety of walking and biking trails. The B-Line Trail is a paved trail that extends through downtown and features several fitness stations as well as human/pet drinking fountains.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Bloomington IN is $999 for a studio, $1,037 for one bedroom, $1,361 for two bedrooms, and $2,111 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Bloomington IN has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 385 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $999/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 576 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,037/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 884 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,361/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,338 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,111/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

34

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

75

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kirkwood Observatory
  • WonderLab Museum of Science, Health & Technology
  • Hilltop Garden and Nature Center
  • Sycamore Land Trust
  • Clear Creek Trail

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