Housing

Renting in Bloomington

Bloomington can feel like a landlord’s town, but a lot of nice living options are available. Start looking early and keep the following information in mind; we know you’ll find a great place to live.

GPSG Housing Board

Housing Board Home

Looking for a home in Bloomington? Need a roommate? Advertise and search here!

What Should I pay for rent?

Bloomington has a wide range of rental options, but typically properties near campus can rent anywhere from $400-$600 per person in an apartment or home with multiple bedrooms or $700-$1000 for a studio or single unit.

Is Bloomington Pet-Friendly?

Bloomington is a very pet friendly city! Most apartment complexes allow 1-2 pets, with a nominal pet deposit or fee.

Renter’s Insurance

GradGuard

Insurance for your personal property

As noted in your housing contract, Indiana University assumes no responsibility and provides no insurance or financial protection for your personal property. We strongly recommend that you get insurance coverage.

As our resident, you're eligible to purchase coverage through GradGuard's student renters insurance program. IU does not receive compensation for providing this student benefit. This preferred rate is available to you because you're an IU student. GradGuard's renters insurance in underwritten by Markel^® American Insurance Company. Claims and coverages are subject to language, limits and exclusions, and policy.

Visit GradGuard's website to learn about coverage, get a quote, or purchase insurance.

IU Sponsored and Campus Housing

IU Real Estate

IU Real Estate rents properties designated for only IU graduate students, staff and faculty. These tend to be closer to campus than many other realtors. All IU Real Estate houses are a part of the IU Bloomington Campus and thus demand the same high building and landscape standards as the rest of the campus. Also, renting from IU means your rent is charged to your bursar bill each month (which you can pay online) and IU maintenance is only a phone call away.

Residential Programs and Services (RPS)

You may also want to live on-campus in an IU-owned apartment. These aren’t the nicest or largest places to live, but they’re reliable, close to campus and fairly affordable.

IU Bloomington Housing Operations and Assignments:

IU Bloomington Housing Operations and Assignments provides on campus housing for actively enrolled full time students.
For Fall, we will have limited available options in our furnished and unfurnished apartments. If you are interested in on campus housing, please visit our website (Link - https://housing.indiana.edu/residence-centers/index.html) to review apartment options. Note that our housing is billed once each semester and includes utilities (water, electric, campus streaming services and internet) along with laundry.
If you would like to apply for this type of housing please contact our office at housing@iu.edu via your IU email account to discuss available options.

IU Housing

Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs Housing Board

Assists academic appointees with temporary housing needs, especially visitors, new appointees, and those taking leaves of absence.

IU Classifieds

On IU Classifieds, you can find sublet listings and connect with other students in search of roommates. IU login required.

Student Affairs Off-Campus Living Resources

Various resources and tips to make your off-campus living experience the best it can be in Bloomington.

Other Search Engines

Still not finding what you’re looking for? Try these resources, as well:

Disclaimer: Housing information is provided as a service to the community by the IU-Bloomington Graduate Student Government. The GPSG assumes no liability for the contents of any ad, or the replies to any ad; all such liability rests with the advertiser and/or the respondent.