Studio Apartment Rent in Bloomington, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bloomington, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,444 and +27% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bloomington
Compare Bloomington's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $517 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $644 |
| 3 | Marion | $650 |
| 4 | East Chicago | $670 |
| 5 | Michigan City | $700 |
| 6 | Richmond | $710 |
| 7 | Delphi | $720 |
| 8 | Angola | $730 |
| 9 | New Castle | $730 |
| 10 | Muncie | $735 |
| 11 | Mishawaka | $740 |
| 12 | Logansport | $770 |
| 13 | South Bend | $775 |
| 14 | Kokomo | $780 |
| 15 | Evansville | $792 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,390 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,330 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,327 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,210 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,205 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,190 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,180 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,170 |
| 9 | Brownsburg | $1,120 |
| 10 | Sellersburg | $1,100 |
| 11 | Granger | $1,070 |
| 12 | Noblesville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Columbus | $1,045 |
| 14 | Munster | $1,040 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bloomington.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bloomington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield, IN | 37.5 mi | $1,030 | +$92 (+10%) |
| Franklin, IN | 39.9 mi | $920 | $-18 (-2%) |
| Greenwood, IN | 40.7 mi | $1,015 | +$77 (+8%) |
| Columbus, IN | 42.6 mi | $1,045 | +$107 (+11%) |
| Avon, IN | 42.6 mi | $1,190 | +$252 (+27%) |
| Speedway, IN | 47.7 mi | $890 | $-48 (-5%) |
| Beech Grove, IN | 48.9 mi | $890 | $-48 (-5%) |
| Brownsburg, IN | 49.7 mi | $1,120 | +$182 (+19%) |
| Indianapolis, IN | 50.7 mi | $1,003 | +$65 (+7%) |
| Shelbyville, IN | 57.9 mi | $890 | $-48 (-5%) |
| Zionsville, IN | 59.4 mi | $1,390 | +$452 (+48%) |
| Whitestown, IN | 61 mi | $1,330 | +$392 (+42%) |
Studio rent in Bloomington — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bloomington?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bloomington, Indiana is $938 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,444.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bloomington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,520 ($3,127/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bloomington expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bloomington's studio median of $938 is +27% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bloomington rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 63 cities in Indiana with studio data, Bloomington ranks #38 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bloomington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Franklin ($920), Speedway ($890), Beech Grove ($890).