Bloomington

A Picturesque Urban Community Offering Outstanding Schools and Universities
Bloomington, Indiana, is a vibrant and inviting city known for its rich cultural heritage and picturesque landscapes. This humble city boasts a strong education system with excellent schools at all levels, including Bloomington High School North, Bloomington High School South, and Templeton Elementary School. The academic lifestyle also extends into the impressive and vibrant campus of Indiana University, creating a diverse and intellectually stimulating atmosphere.

The downtown area is particularly known for its diverse selection of restaurants, including farm-to-table establishments, cozy cafes, and trendy gastropubs. Some popular dining spots in Bloomington include Uptown Cafe, Malibu Grill, and Farm Bloomington. When it’s too soon to end the night, residents can find impressive shows at local theatres and music venues like The Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
There is an abundance of parks and green spaces where residents can enjoy outdoor activities. The popular Griffy Lake and Monroe Lake are perfect for boating, fishing, and hiking. Meanwhile, the Bloomington Rail Trail and Clear Creek Trail provide scenic routes for walking, jogging, and biking.

Bloomington features charming historic neighborhoods with beautifully preserved homes, modern developments, and apartment complexes. Whether you're looking for a cozy bungalow near downtown or a spacious suburban house, Bloomington offers a range of housing choices to suit various budgets.
What Bloomington Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
7.8
amenities
6.0
social
6.6
management
7.0
Median rents in Bloomington
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1,000
1 Bedroom
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1,275
2 Bedroom
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1,550

Living in
Bloomington

Tree-Lined Streets
Walkable
Family-Friendly
College Town
Hiking and Walking Trails
Historic Homes
Great Dining Options
Bloomington — 7.9/10 Rating (based on 189 neighborhood reviews)
Beautiful neighborhood to live in, the houses in the area are stunning and it is a joy to be able to walk and exercise in such a nice area. Very family friendly and safe as well.
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City Flats at Renwick
City Flats on Walnut is in a quieter part of town, but not too far from downtown and the IU campus. You can walk pretty much anywhere.
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City Flats on Walnut
It is amazing living walking distance to plenty of great restaurants, shops, and bars downtown Bloomington has to offer.
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Studio 531
I love Bloomington. Good bus system for the most part, plenty of things to do, pretty area, very walkable. Only problem is that developers keep making "luxury" apartments at luxury prices with non-luxury amenities in a market where people don't want to have and can't afford luxury living.
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Millennium Apartments
Large and spacious with paved side walks and beautiful landscaping.
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Steeplechase
It's close to the law school (~7 minute walk).
It's even closer to most of Bloomington's best bars & restaurants.
It's within walking distance from just about everything you need— but it's better to have a car to do grocery shopping. There are nearby parking lots that you can walk to for that, and there are two secret streets within walking distance that have free parking (the only 2 in Bloomington).
It's very safe.
I walk my dog around the neighborhood several times per day.
I don't have any kids here, but I think it would be a fine place for kids, too.
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Uptown Apartments
The neighborhood/area surrounding my apartment is absolutely beautiful. There is a cafe right across the street from me, as well as a restaurant/bar that is very upscale. There have been no issues with neighbors, and I find that my main way of unwinding is going for a long walk outdoors because of how safe and family-friendly it is. There is also a park about a 5 minute walk from me, which is surrounded by the literal mansions.
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City Flats on Tenth Apartments
Safe, no major issues. Everything is walkable which is a huge plus. B-Line a 3 min walk away. Can walk to campus easily although its a 20-30 min hike depending on which part you are headed
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Moonburn on Morton
This area of Bloomington is more residential but it is walking distance to Soma and some other small shops. Bryant park is nearby. Walking distance to Switchyard park and the B-line. Winter farmers market is walking distance at Switchyard.
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Regency Court
The complex is also has a very central location. Very close to the farmer's market near City Hall, and near all the happenings in downtown Bloomington. You are also close to several bus stops, but its fairly easy to walk everywhere!
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Studio 531
This neighborhood is bit quieter than the downtown apartments, though you will hear parties and such from time-to-time. There is a small coffee shop nearby, but not much else unless you go to the law school area or downtown. However, this is fine with me. I can still walk to everything in Bloomington, but I don't have to constantly be near all the noise and activity associated with that
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609 S Henderson St
The square has plenty of restaurants and small shops to browse. The downtown scene is very walkable with a wide range of restaurants including ethnic, coffee shops and bars!
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The Kirkwood
As a graduate student it is good because most of the graduate students at IU live in the area, so it makes going to the downtown bar scene very convenient.
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Morton Mansion
It feels quite safe! There is not code for the building, but it has always felt very safe and the doors have 3 locks on them for peace of mind.
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Campus Walk
I'm right on College Ave and an short walking distance to the center of town. It's easy to get around and a short drive to campus.
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Studio 531
Great neighborhood, quiet, just far enough from school that it’s not loud but not so far that transportation is a hassle.
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Regency Court
Haven’t had any problems in the neighborhood. We love the easy walk to two parks and the nearby Soma and Feta
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Hillside Terrace
We live right near the new hospital and RAHC. It is close to lots of food, grocery, and retail options. Unfortunately it is far from Kirkwood and Dunn so the bars and more of the campus-favorite restaurants are not walkable. It is a safe neighborhood with lots of sidewalks and options for commute via foot, bike, bus, or car.
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Fountain Park Apartments
The area south of the law school is almost entirely student housing - a mixture of houses and older apartment buildings. I like it! It's a quick walk to school and the downtown restaurants and bars (not that I've been able to go to many of them due to the pandemic), and Kroger is a short drive or walk away.
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Campus Walk Beau Trace
The neighborhood is primarily residential and fairly quiet. Lots of traffic on Indiana and 10th St, which is the intersection closest to this apartment building, but it is easy to cross at the light. I appreciate the relatively short commute to the Kirkwood/Downtown area and the Law School while still being out of the way of the hustle and bustle of that area.
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The 510 Apartments
Farther away from downtown, lots of shops and grocery stores makes errands super easy and closeby.
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The Woods at Latimer
Close walk to bars and restaurants. Lots of other MBAs live in this area.

1 mile to Kelley.
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Morton Grad
Neighborhood feels safe and is quiet; many individuals walk pets or go for a run in the area.
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Steeplechase
Nice neighborhood. Public park nearby, fun Greek restaurant shares the building, feels safe.
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Park South Apartment
The apartments are spread over such a large area that it makes up the whole neighborhood
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Woodbridge Apartments
Right next to the college mall, target, and Kroger! All are easily walking distance.
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Stratum at Indiana
Very quiet neighborhood. Great for graduate students or those with families.
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Woodbridge Apartments
Almost no undergrads around. Lots of law students in surrounding buildings.
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Poolside Apartments
It's tucked away from the campus so you rarely get undergrads out here. you will have to drive to get to any restaurants but only takes about 10-15 mins to get anywhere in Bloomington from here. The neighborhood is family-friendly lots of space and dog-friendly. Very quiet
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Bloom Apartments
I found it very safe. I haven’t had a single issue since coming here.
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Tech Park
The neighborhood is safe and clean, not super walkable, but it is possible to bike to the law school. It is super close to walking trails and the switchyard dog park.
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Echo Park-Bloomington
The neighborhood is great with lots of young, friendly families!
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Steeplechase
Quiet neighborhood, friendly neighbors, well-kept property
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City Flats on Tenth Apartments
Located less than 2 miles from Bloomington South High School, the neighborhood is comprised of apartment units, shops and restaurants. Very safe with little traffic, though a Bloomington Fire Station is nearby. Incredibly easy commute to downtown or IU.
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Park South Apartment
Right in the thick of things. This is a great area.
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Morton Mansion
Everything is within walking distance.
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City Flats on Walnut
Very quiet with a lot of green space. I've never felt unsafe as a woman living alone.
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Millennium Apartments
Really easy walk to Bryan Park, the law school, Kroger, and to the bars and restaurants downtown! Some noisy undergrads in the neighborhood but usually not too much of a bother.
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Poolside Apartments
Relatively quiet, occasional undergrad walking by drunk but generally graduate students who are quiet. Rarely hear noise from other neighbors and usually not too late.
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City Flats on Walnut
Nice and safe neighborhood with 15-20 min walk to restaurants and Kroger. 6 (Local) and 6L (limited/express) bus is right outside that takes you to Kelley.
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Morton Grad
It's on a major road leading into downtown. It is in walking distance to some restaurants and stores. Seems safe to me, I haven't had any issues.
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The Gateway
walkable to the law school in ~10 minutes and very accessible (walking) to Kirkwood St, and the main downtown portions of Bloomington.
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422 S Washington St
Neighborhood is overall quiet and secure. I have never felt unsafe in the neighborhood and it is not an overly crowded or loud area.
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Woodbridge Apartments
Safe neighborhood with community pool and walking trails. Parking is available right in front of your townhome unit.
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Meadowcreek Neighborhood
Apartments are close to downtown restaurants, bars, and farmer's market. Easy walk to B-Line trail and IU campus.
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9 North
It's safe and usually very quiet (does COVID play into this?). Many of Bloomington's best bars and restaurants are within close walking distance. Of course, Maurer is about a 5–10 minute walk away.
Parking options are not great, but the neighborhood is great otherwise.

It's a great place to walk your dog around, and this is one of the few buildings near campus that I found to be dog-friendly. Many of my neighbors have dogs, but I hardly hear any barking.
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Uptown Apartments
Woodbright Apartments are nearby with College Mall at Walking distance with good frequency of buses.
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Fountain Park Apartments
There is a lot of student housing in Elm Heights, so it can get a little rowdy on game days. Now that the hospital has moved, it is noticeably quieter on weekends due to a sharp decrease in emergency vehicles. There could definitely be more street lights for safer walking after dark.
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Poolside Apartments
I live in proximity to IU professors, other law students, and other grad students.
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Woodbridge Apartments
I feel pretty safe in my area of Bloomington. I haven't had any issues.
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Hunter Apartments
No undergraduate students without a parent can live at the Kirkwood.
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The Kirkwood
No issues! Just a student neighborhood between school and downtown.
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Barney's Place
Quiet portion of town, hidden outside of main traffic areas.
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The Quarters
Bryan Park neighborhood. Mostly quiet, nice place to walk.
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Campus Walk
My apartment is located right off of i69. It’s less than 5 minutes from Walmart, Sams Club, and Aldi. Although there are not many restaurants located in this area, I am right next to the highway making my drive to the college mall area around 15 minutes.
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Bradford Ridge Apartments
Very close to all the bars and restaurants downtown.
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Morton Mansion
Living downtown is fun. If you don't have a car you can walk to the law school, to get groceries, and to all of the places to eat downtown. Unfortunately, the apartments in these areas tend to be full of undergrads so just watch out for that.
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Midtown Lofts
It's a nice area to walk around, and the unit is near Bryan Park and campus. Nice sidewalks, cute older houses, and lots of trees. Mostly undergrads live in the area, so it can get loud and busy on the weekends.
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Campus Walk Beau Trace
Safe and quiet neighborhood.
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The Kirkwood
Close to school
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Poolside Apartments
This apartment building is around 6 minutes away from the law school. As such, the feel of the general atmosphere is very similar to that which you would experience in the central university town.
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609 S Henderson St
Walking distance to pretty much everything. Pretty safe. Close to the B-line trail. A couple homeless people but they seem to be non-invasive and not an issue.
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10th & College Horizons
The location is fine. It's about as far out as I'd want to be from downtown and campus (about 10 minute walk to the square and 25 minutes to Kelley).
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Railway Manor Apartments
I love bloomington - amazing AMAZING restaurants and outdoor spaces. There are a lot of homeless people but not really around Maurer or apartments.
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Echo Park-Bloomington
Its close to everything, but can be a bit loud. Not much of a community, but you also don't tend to have undergrads throwing parties nearby
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The Mercury
Most of the people who live here are with family. It is quiet at night. However, you definitely need a car to live here.
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Summit Pointe
I’m downtown, right near fourth street and Kirkwood Ave. its a great location, but you’re really paying for it.
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CitySide
The neighborhood has a lot of international students. It is peaceful. But, there is not grocery store nearby.
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City Flats on Tenth Apartments
Lots of multi-unit housing around me for college kids. Too expensive for an average family to buy a house.
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Campus Walk Beau Trace
Quiet area with many apartment complexes.
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The Willows Condos
Close to everything and safe
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CitySide
This is pretty close to campus, so most of the people around here are students or college-age.
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Poolside Apartments
It's pretty nice in the southern part of town but it's kind of far from everywhere
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Steeplechase
It's pretty quiet. I see police/fire lights occasionally, but never sirens.
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120 S Bryan Ave
Close to the law school and Kirkwood. A lot of students live in this area.
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Poolside Apartments
Good to place to go to school. A little far from the downtown area
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Fountain Park Apartments
its up and coming..but fairly close to the square and kelley
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422 S Washington St
Surrounded by loud undergrads but close to downtown.
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Morton Grad
Feels safe and no noisy neighbors.
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Woodbridge Apartments
They are nice and willing to help.
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Summit Pointe
It's good, close to law school.
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411 S Henderson St
Safe and secure
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The Quarters
Its nice. There are some bars and restaurants
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Morton Mansion
Fun place to be. Close to a lot of Camus.
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Campus Walk
There is more to do than a typical college town.
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City Flats on Walnut
Near the B-Line. Area is building up
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Moonburn
No problem
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Fountain Park Apartments
Nice, kind of far from town but quiet and safe.
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Echo Park-Bloomington
No issues nearby
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Burnham Rentals
Haven't had any issues
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The Crest
Close to campus
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CitySide
It' good
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Woodbridge Apartments
good ... close to campus, and downtown
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The Crest
Lot of international students around
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Fountain Park Apartments
no problems so far
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Woodbridge Apartments
This neighborhood is quiet but social, with lots of pets and mostly grad students or families the further South/East you go. Very safe.
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344/352 S Dunn St
Boutique apartment in neighborhood, close to Bryant Park, shares parking lot with Elm, 5-10 minute walk from everything.
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609 S Henderson St
Cedarview Management has ~5 buildings all around the tenth and college area. Most of my surroundings are either restaurants or other apartment buildings. Pretty much everyone I see around are college students. It is a great area for downtown and social activities. You can host events in the clubhouse and I'm assuming the pool would be a good hangout place during the summer.
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10th & College Horizons
Quiet, safe neighborhood. Plenty of running and biking trails nearby.
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Steeplechase
Not much nightlife out this way but everything you could possibly need it closeby. Aldi, Kroger, the mall itself, Petco you name it. It's very convenient. The safety is also an added plus, I've never felt unsafe and it's very quiet at night.
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The Woods at Latimer
I went to elementary schools for my kids, teachers and staff are so kind and nice. I cannot believe this is America, since I visited NY, LA, it was a huge city but people was so busy and they could not consider my situation. However, Bloomington neighborhood is the best ever I experienced because when I have a problem like register school, electricity company and making a new bank account. They are so kind and nice. I do not have any problem with that. Also my residence officers are so kind
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Meadowcreek Neighborhood
The neighbourhood is nice and quiet. There are no problems with the neighbours. People here have a lot of pets and are out for walks frequently. There is free open parking and paid covered car park available. Very short walk to the nearest bus-stop and about a 15 min walk to the nearest grocery store.
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Woodbridge Apartments
The area around Meadow park is pretty quiet and has a mix of families and residential living, not just students. Bloomington as a whole is a fantastic place to live and has great restaurants, bars, good buses and public transit, and beautiful greenery and landscaping on campus.
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Meadow Park Apartments
Being only a 7-8 minute walk from the law school is a huge bonus. The surrounding area includes other apartment buildings and houses.
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Poolside Apartments
This is on the south side of town behind Bloomington South High School. It is a quiet neighborhood, and has a coffee shop & restaurant within walking distance. Switchyard Park is less than a mile away as well.
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Summit Pointe
It’s close enough to walk to Kirkwood and the square in minutes, but far enough from bars and restaurants to be relatively quiet (except for occasional neighboring house parties).
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Campus Walk Beau Trace
Downtown Bloomington neighborhood with close proximity to a local school
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422 S Washington St
We're very close to campus, while still being off-campus. It's almost entirely college students that live in this neighborhood, but it always feels safe.
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Poolside Apartments
I live two blocks from the law school and I love it. It's so easy to get to class, as well as being close to bars and restaurants.
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Campus Walk
Bloomington is an amazing place, and living near campus and the Kirkwood Ave strip provides plenty of walkable attractions.
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Campus Walk
Short walk to the law school, kirkwood ave, college ave, etc. Good walking distance to a lot of different places.
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Campus Walk Beau Trace
The area is pretty quiet, even on the weekends. I enjoy how close the neighborhood is to campus and to Kirkwood. Close to campus, it's mostly apartment buildings and rented houses for students, but there are also nice family homes. There are sidewalks for safe walking, but there aren't a ton of streetlights, meaning it can get dark at night.
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Campus Walk
The neighborhood is a mix of mostly students. There are some undergrads on the street that are loud (at least their occasional parties pre COVID), but it's pretty minimal. The best part is that, living on grant street, I'm less than a ten minute walk to the law school and even closer to the middle of Kirkwood.
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Campus Walk
I'm an introvert, I just want a nice safe quiet place to walk my dog and to run. Out of the back of the apartment complex there's a park and subdivisions. In front there's a extra wide sidewalk that leads down to a connector to the newly finidhrd Railroad Park and the B-Line. Both are nice and I hope to use them more.
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Summit Pointe
The South side of Bloomington is residential and quiet. There are lots of stores nearby, including supermarkets, restaurants and shopping plazas. It's a quintessential suburban atmosphere. There is not a lot of nightlife but that is easily accessible via a 10-minute drive to downtown. A car is recommended.
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Bloom Apartments
Far enough to be quiet but only a short drive from the mall, grocery stores, downtown, and campus.
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SummerHouse at Indiana
Very close to all restaurants and bars. Safe location to live in, lots of students in the area.
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The Mercury
I’ve never felt unsafe. Leave the door unlocked on accident sometimes. It’s a very safe area.
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Lincoln Hill Apartments
It is off Morton which is a quieter street and close enough to downtown but is not crazy.
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Moonburn
No complaints. It was close to the law school and there were nice areas to walk around.
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609 S Henderson St
Walking distance to downtown, easy to get on a bus or drive to a grocery store.
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423 S Fess Ave.
Very clean and I feel safe walking around. Well maintained and pet friendly.
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Regency Court
The complex is nestled around quiet neighborhoods on the east side of town.
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Meadow Park Apartments
I like the neighborhood and can easily walk to both Kelley and downtown.
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City Flats on Walnut
The Mercury is located near the square in downtown Bloomington. It is a great location with walkabale access to shops, restaurants and bars. It is a bit far from Kelley (about a 25 minute walk) but it is fine if you ride a bike, drive a car or take the bus to school.
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The Mercury
Very safe, spacious, lots of trees, small pond, benches and lawns.
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Fountain Park Apartments
Lots of great restaurants and bars within walking distance
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Moonburn
Walkable, close to bars and restaurants. Community feel.
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Tenth and College
Great bars, restaurants, music, walking trails, etc.
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The Kirkwood
Quite, next block access to 1/3 of my classmates, on the bus line, easy access to most parts of town.
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Fountain Park Apartments
Very pretty, typical college town, be smart and don't engage strangers or walk alone after dark
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Poolside Apartments
Wish it was a little closer to downtown and more public transit, but overall nice.
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Fountain Park Apartments
Close to campus but away from most of the fun nightlight activities.
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Meadow Park Apartments
Most residents have children, so many things can be expected. In addition, the distance between houses are so far, other residents seldom disturb your life at home.
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Meadowcreek Neighborhood
Lots of student housing with apartments and houses.
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Lincoln Park Station
It's surrounded by family homes, so I always feel safe. It's also near Bryan Park, within walking distance. The bus comes every half hour.
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Maxwell Terrace
Our neighborhood is really quiet, close to some restaurants, short drive to everything else. (approx 7 min drive from the law school)
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Huntington Gardens
Definitely a college area, but this apartment, in particular, consists mostly of single graduate students or young couples.
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Poolside Apartments
Happy with all the amenities they offer. 10th and College clubhouse is a great place to host people and club events.
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Morton Grad
The neighborhood is perfect. This is definitely a suburban neighborhood that is filled with families, children, and pets. If you are looking for a young partying neighboorhood, this is NOT the place for you. There is a park and tennis court right down the street. The only con to this complex is the distance from campus. It is a 10-minute drive to campus, which is considered "far" for a college town. Additionally, if you rely on public transportation, the city bus only comes by at certain times in the morning and at night. You have to cross busy 3rd street to get to the other bus stop that goes at all hours of the day.
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SummerHouse at Indiana
Bloomington is nice overall! I think downtown is very walkable, and there are a significant variety of restaurants for a smaller city. Coming from Atlanta, I do miss certain cuisines (waiting on a ramen bar!), but I appreciate all that Bloomington offers. The bus where I live comes once an hour, which is annoying now that I only have one in-person class. But now I drive in and park at a friend's house.
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Meadowcreek Neighborhood
There are lots of students living in this area. It’s very convenient to downtown, campus, and the Kirkwood area. There is not a lot of street parking in the area. It is very walkable and close to Bryan Park. There is a decent amount of traffic because of the proximity to campus and Third Street.
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320 South Dunn Street
I have lived in this general neighborhood for 4 years now. It is a wonderful place. Minutes from the square and the sample gates. Walking to class is easy and quick. It is easy to bike too.
The homeless never bother anyone over here. We are close to all the restaurants and bars.
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Midtown Lofts
Safer than the south suburbs of Chicago. So, relative to my hometown, very safe.
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344/352 S Dunn St
The adjacent neighborhood is very cute and a good place to take walks.
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Meadow Park Apartments
Close walk to downtown, but don't get as much rift-raft of downtown.
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Morton Grad
It's on the main road so easy to see everything and get around
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Studio 531
Lots of undergrads, but not too loud. I really like it here
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528 N Washington St
The neighborhood is basically privately-owned student housing located west of IU and east of downtown. It's okay. It's not really a community where everyone knows each other, instead it's more of a boarding location for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Barney's Place
Residential Neighborhood. Quiet, not a ton of traffic.
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Echo Park-Bloomington
The neighborhood is quiet and residential. We appreciate not being near too many crazy parties. It would be nice if the construction on Sare Rd would finish soon as it's been months. We feel conveniently located to shopping for regular errands.
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Steeplechase
It is close to the hospital and Switchyard Park. Soma, a coffee shop, and Feta, a restaurant, are in walking distance. There is a mix of students and families. Campus is a little bit far, but buses come frequently.
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Regency Court
Close to law school!
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411 S Henderson St
Overall safe
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Poolside Apartments
Amazing location!!!
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City Flats on Walnut
I live on the northern end of Morton street, a short walk to the square and all of the amenities of downtown Bloomington. The nearest kroger is about a mile walk.
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10th & College Horizons
You can easily walk to campus or to downtown shops/restaurants. I wish there were better street lights in the neighborhood - it can get very dark at night.
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Moonburn
The downtown and quasi-downtown area can be noisy on the weekends, however the vast amount of bars and restaurants in walking distance is fantastic.
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Burnham Rentals
The neighborhood is close to the school, the downtown area, and to restaurants and social venues. However, it can get a little noisy some nights.
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Lincoln Park Station
Only bad thing is that the Dillon is very far from the law school, however, they have a shuttle that drops you off right at the door.
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The Dillon
Close to Upland Brewery, The Mill, and accessible to the B-Line. A long walk from the law school and Kirkwood, though.
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Morton Grad
I like this neighborhood, it’s quiet and safe, but sometimes it gets rowdy when the undergrads get to partying.
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809 S Henderson St
The neighborhood is nice, it can be a little on the louder side since there a large student population here.
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Campus Walk
It's right next to Kirkwood and school so it's close to everything but can be disruptive with the noise.
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CitySide
Extremely safe
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Verona Park
Great location.
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The Mercury
Older crowd here (average age ~40-50). Everyone minds their own business/keeps to themselves.
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Steeplechase
The majority (but not all) of the homes are college or grad school students.
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Bellevue Apartments
Walk is easy just a lot of random people walking past the complex everyday.
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Walnut Place Apartments
Nice dog and family area, seems very safe. Close to Clear Creek Trail.
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The Quarters
I have a really nice neighborhood that has a nice smile ever.
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Renwick Village
Very close to campus and downtown, but not a quiet street
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305 N Dunn St
Safe college town, but really not much to do here.
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Poolside Apartments
Very convenient location
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The Avenue on College
Close to downtown but not in the thick of things
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Tenth and College
Close to downtown, yet quiet and safe.
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Lincoln Hill Apartments
Close to many restaurants and bars
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CitySide
Good neighborhood
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Woodbridge Apartments
Seems very safe, quiet and charming
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Fountain Park Apartments
Walking distance to campus and square
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Railway Manor Apartments
Right next to the downtown square.
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The Kirkwood
Good
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Tenth and College
Safe
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The Quarters
Quiet.
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Huntington Gardens
A lot of undergrads. No noise issues though.
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Campus Walk Beau Trace
No complaints
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Oakdale Square Apartments
Friendly and safe. Many East Asians live here.
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Stratum at Indiana
Experience is close to downtown and bars
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Morton Mansion
Quiet and easy to get to via bus or car.
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Echo Park-Bloomington
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The Kirkwood
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SummerHouse at Indiana
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