4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bloomington, IN
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bloomington, Indiana as of August 2026. That's +29% higher than the citywide median of $1,463 and +25% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Bloomington
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bloomington
Compare Bloomington's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Chicago | $1,230 |
| 2 | New Castle | $1,250 |
| 3 | Angola | $1,290 |
| 4 | Crawfordsville | $1,299 |
| 5 | Richmond | $1,350 |
| 6 | Marion | $1,370 |
| 7 | La Porte | $1,394 |
| 8 | Kokomo | $1,395 |
| 9 | Elkhart | $1,400 |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $1,430 |
| 11 | Mishawaka | $1,440 |
| 12 | Goshen | $1,460 |
| 13 | Muncie | $1,485 |
| 14 | Michigan City | $1,490 |
| 15 | Warsaw | $1,490 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $2,960 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $2,830 |
| 3 | Carmel | $2,820 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $2,560 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $2,560 |
| 6 | Avon | $2,530 |
| 7 | Westfield | $2,500 |
| 8 | Fishers | $2,480 |
| 9 | Brownsburg | $2,390 |
| 10 | Noblesville | $2,235 |
| 11 | Sellersburg | $2,180 |
| 12 | Plainfield | $2,180 |
| 13 | Greenwood | $2,160 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | $2,143 |
| 15 | Granger | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Bloomington.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Bloomington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield, IN | 37.5 mi | $2,180 | +$295 (+16%) |
| Franklin, IN | 39.9 mi | $1,940 | +$55 (+3%) |
| Greenwood, IN | 40.7 mi | $2,160 | +$275 (+15%) |
| Columbus, IN | 42.6 mi | $1,730 | $-155 (-8%) |
| Avon, IN | 42.6 mi | $2,530 | +$645 (+34%) |
| Speedway, IN | 47.7 mi | $1,920 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Beech Grove, IN | 48.9 mi | $1,920 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Brownsburg, IN | 49.7 mi | $2,390 | +$505 (+27%) |
| Indianapolis, IN | 50.7 mi | $2,143 | +$258 (+14%) |
| Shelbyville, IN | 57.9 mi | $1,920 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Zionsville, IN | 59.4 mi | $2,960 | +$1,075 (+57%) |
| Whitestown, IN | 61 mi | $2,830 | +$945 (+50%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Bloomington — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Bloomington?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Bloomington, Indiana is $1,885 per month. This is +29% higher than the citywide median of $1,463.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Bloomington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,400 ($6,283/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.25/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bloomington expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bloomington's 4+ bedroom median of $1,885 is +25% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bloomington rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 62 cities in Indiana with 4+ bedroom data, Bloomington ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Bloomington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Columbus ($1,730).