Minneapolis Apartment Rentals
Bloomington, MN – Minneapolis / St. Paul Metro Area
Move to the city that breaths hospitality. Bloomington, MN offers a diverse array of Minneapolis area apartment rentals and housing options. It is the 3rd largest city in Minnesota and is home to over 20,000 employees in the hospitality field. Just 15 minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, Bloomington is an excellent choice for apartment renters who are interested in a quiet setting with easy city access and the great outdoors in their backyard.
With a population of over 90,000, Bloomington has grown quite steadily since it became a city in 1960. Bloomington means, “flowering field” and features some of the most beautiful settings in the Unites States. Over 8,000 acres of the city is designated as parkland and recreation space.
Bloomington features some fantastic attractions. Home to the largest mall in the United States, the Mall of America is an attraction by itself. No matter what time of year, the city offers numerous outdoor and recreation activities for both young and old. Bloomington offers diverse apartment and housing rental options to accommodate the lifestyle that many outdoor enthusiasts strive for.
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Featured Attractions and Amenities:
- Mall of America – Bloomington is home to the largest fully enclosed retail shopping center and family entertainment palace in the United States – featuring: Bloomingdale’s, Macy's, Nordstroms and Sears, and four outstanding floors of shops and services
- Hyland Lake Park Reserve and Richardson Nature Center - more than 1,000 acres of scenic woodlands and various bodies of water
- Bloomington Art Center – featuring theatre, workshops and fantastic art exhibitions
- Biking, Hiking Trails and Lakes – the land of 10, 000 lakes and several local parks with fantastic walking paths and groomed trails for hikers and bikers
- Bloomington Historical Museum – beautiful displays and works from around the world
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - habitat for a large number of migratory waterfowl, fish, and other wildlife species
- General Recreation Facilities including numerous playgrounds, three golf courses, soccer/softball fields, 123 parks and108 tennis courts
Bloomington, MN Stats from Census 2000 *
| Total Population | 85,172 | |
| Under 18 | 17.560 | 20.6% |
| 18 and Over | 67,612 | 79.4% |
| Over 65 | 13,358 | 15.7% |
Minorities – 11.9%
| Employment | ||
| Private wage and salary workers | 41,144 | 86.0% |
| Government workers | 4,131 | 8.6% |
| Self-employed workers in own not incorporated Business | 2,481 | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 65 | 0.1% |
| Median Earnings | ||
| Male full time – year-round workers | $42, 924 | |
| Female full time – year-round workers | $32,606 | |
Mean Travel Time to Work 20.2 minutes
Rental Vacancy Rate 3.0% (Census 2000)
Total Housing / Apartment Units 37,104
| Housing / Apartment Types | ||
| 1-unit, detached | 21,454 | 57.8% |
| 1-unit, attached | 3,413 | 9.2% |
| 2 units | 286 | 0.8% |
| 3 or 4 units | 651 | 1.8% |
| 5 to 9 units | 711 | 1.9% |
| 10 to 19 units | 1,578 | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 8,776 | 23.7% |
Renter-Occupied Housing / Apartment Units 10,718
| Gross Housing / Apartment Rental Rates (Census 2000) | ||
| Less than $200 | 313 | 2.9% |
| $200 to $299 | 254 | 2.4% |
| $300 to $499 | 588 | 5.5% |
| $500 to $749 | 3,996 | 35.7% |
| $750 to $999 | 3,791 | 35.6% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,176 | 11.0% |
| $1,500 or more | 304 | 2.9% |
| No cash rent | 238 | 2.2% |
| Median (dollars) | 806 | - |
| Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household / Apartment Income in 1999 | ||
| Less than 15.0 percent | 1,769 | 16.6% |
| 15.0 to 19.9 percent | 1,738 | 16.3% |
| 20.0 to 24.9 percent | 1,599 | 15.0% |
| 25.0 to 29.9 percent | 1,246 | 11.7% |
| 30.0 to 34.9 percent | 1,088 | 10.2% |
| 35.0 percent or more | 2,902 | 27.2% |
| Not computed | 318 | 3.0% |
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau
For assistance in finding the right Bloomington / Minneapolis apartment rentals that are right for you choose one of the following:
To view all properties in Bloomington click here.
To do your own customized search click here.
To talk with one of our RENT411 Operators for a FREE personalized search, area information or assistance call
1-800-RENT411 (1-800-736-8411).