10108 Penn Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
0 bed · 1 bath · 1.3 mi from campus · 520 sq ft · Apartment
$1,095/mo
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Off-campus housing for freshmen near Normandale Community College
Explore freshmen housing near Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN. Live listings, rent trends, and student-focused insights for first-year students.
Average rent
$1,375/mo
Walk score
71/100
Listings
4
Avg commute
~12 min
Student budget fit
Typical all-in monthly costs near Normandale Community College land around ~$2,030/mo estimated when sharing a 2BR. Use the budget calculator and roommate tools before signing — headline rent is only part of the story.
Safety insights
Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this hub are ranked for student-friendly walkability and residential stability.
Transportation for students
Transit convenience near Bloomington, MN scores about 72/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.
Best areas for students
Students targeting freshmen housing often start in Bloomington Heights and Near North before expanding search radius.
Matching inventory
4 active listings match this category near Normandale Community College. Compare rent, commute, and roommate options before touring.
Rent trends
Studio trend
$1,250/mo avg
1 bedroom trend
$1,500/mo avg
2 bedroom trend
$1,900/mo avg
This category avg
$1,375/mo
Housing match score
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78/100
Relative to campus median rents
Safety
78/100
Walkability and residential stability
Convenience
79/100
Commute and daily errands
Nightlife
62/100
Social scene proximity
Transportation
72/100
Transit and shuttle access
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9749 Penn Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
1 bed · 1 bath · 1.2 mi from campus · 650 sq ft · Apartment
$1,155/mo
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2101 W 90th St, Apt 2, Bloomington, MN 55431
2 bed · 1 bath · 1.4 mi from campus · 1,125 sq ft · Apartment
$1,625/mo
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2105 W 90th St, Apt 4, Bloomington, MN 55431
2 bed · 1 bath · 1.4 mi from campus · 1,125 sq ft · Apartment
$1,625/mo
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How much does freshmen housing cost near Normandale Community College?
Filtered listings average about $1,375/month near Normandale Community College. Campus-wide averages run $1,500 for 1BR and $1,900 for 2BR.
Where should I look for freshmen housing near Normandale Community College?
Students often start in Bloomington Heights and Near North. Compare 4 listings filtered for first-year students before expanding your search radius.
When should Normandale Community College students start searching for freshmen housing?
Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Normandale Community College, starting 60 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.
Can freshmen live off campus near Normandale Community College?
Policies vary by school. Confirm live-on-campus requirements, then compare nearby apartments with roommate matching if off-campus is allowed.
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