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House: I’m leaving Bloomington for the summer and would like to rent my lovely Prospect Hill home to a responsible tenant. Available from May 15 - August 15, 2023. The dates are flexible with a minimum 1-month stay. The house is located on a residential street in a quiet neighborhood. It’s walking distance to the b-line trail, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, grocery stores, and the IU campus. The space is a furnished 2 bedroom / 2 bath (set up as an office and a bedroom) with plenty of windows and excellent natural light throughout, a washer and dryer, dishwasher and all standard kitchen appliances, shaded front porch, and a spacious deck and backyard (yard maintenance is included in the rent). It’s an ideal house for a visiting scholar, incoming faculty / staff member, or a mature graduate student. I’m happy to share pictures upon request. If interested, please email or call with questions and to set up a viewing over zoom.
House: Charming two story bungalow near Bryan Park. Possible four bedroom house, screened front porch, deck in rear, large backyard.
House: The entire floor is in the walkout basement of the house in a very safe and friendly neighborhood. Available starting May 1, 2023. $1000/ month. Fully furnished. All utilities included are electric, gas, high-speed Wi-Fi, lawn care, and trash. The house is in a beautiful location, with fabulous neighbors in the quiet Fenbrook neighborhood. Easy access to Kroger and CollegeMall, within walking distance to the campus bus stop. The entire floor is very spacious containing one bedroom, one bathroom, two living rooms, a kitchen/bar, a storage room, and a deck. It has its own entrance to the place so no disturb with other people upstairs. Large-sized washer and dryer included.
Looking for a responsible, quiet, and clean, preferably a girl tenant.
Apartment: Unique studio apartment - east side of Bloomington (available August 15; one-year lease). Seeking a non-smoking professional, visiting faculty member or mature, quiet graduate student. This rental unit is a 750 square foot octagonal space on the third floor of an addition to my home (a separate structure that has a shop in the walkout basement and a garage in the middle level). Features include use of garage, an enclosed bathroom with shower, kitchenette (maple cabinets, double sink with pullout faucet, medium size fridge), 16 windows, custom storage unit in center island, Brazilian cherry floor and trim, slate floor in entry and bath, heating/cooling by heat pump, vaulted ceiling with clerestory tower in center, located on 5 acre lot 2 miles east of College Mall just off SR46, a quiet remote setting but with a very quick commute to campus - about 8-10 minutes. Other amenities available to the renter: basketball hoop, fire pit for cookouts down the hill in the woods, private road (great for walks). Optional furnishings: futon sofa/bed, computer desk with hutch, miscellaneous shelving. Pets: no dogs. cat a possibility. Utilities included with the monthly rent: electric, water, garbage, high speed broadband internet.
Townhouse: To Rent May-July 2023 OR May 2023-July 2024: 2 bed 1 bath unfurnished duplex with garage, large storage room and shared porch and yard a ten minute walk from the College Mall Kroger’s. Move-in date flexible, but available late April/early May. Can be rented as a sublet May-July this year, or take over the contract and rent it May 2023-July 2024. Contract subject to landlord approval and standard tenant background check.
House: Great 3-bedroom, 2-bath house in the South Dunn Street development. Less than 1 mile away from campus. 2500/month. Available June 1, 2023.
The house is fully furnished, and all utilities are included (i.e., electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, water). The house has a fairly open floor plan with wood floors and high ceilings. The kitchen has new stainless-steel appliances appliances, including a double oven, a gas range, a Bosch dishwasher, and Samsung front-loading washer and dryer. The house has a fenced-in backyard with wooden decks and patio furniture where you can take in the sun. The front porch with a swing is a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee, enjoy the garden, and say hello to neighbors.
The location is great with close proximity to Bryan Park (2 blocks), Switchyard Park (15-20 min walk), Soma Coffeehouse (4 blocks), Feta and other restaurants nearby.
The schools in the district are Templeton Elementary, Jackson Heights Middle School, and South High School. You can see the pictures of the house on Zillow.
Townhouse: A 1840s cabin the offers charming lodging in the historic Elm Heights neighborhood, 0.3 miles (or an 8 minute walk) from the Jacobs School of Music on the Indiana University campus. It features a lofted bedroom, stone fireplace, spacious living area, WiFi, a kitchen and recently updated bathroom. It is fully furnished and the kitchen is equipped. Water and WiFi are included, electricity is not. The cabin has central heating/cooling. This is an ideal place for a visiting faculty member. High flexibility in rental agreement. Off street parking is included. Available early May to August.
House: Beautiful 2-bedroom home, less than a mile from campus. Available June 1, 2023. 2200/ month. Fully furnished. All utilities included, which means electric, gas, high speed Wi-Fi, lawncare, essentially everything but a landline. Light and open bungalow featuring beautiful hardwood floors, nine-foot ceilings, arches between the living and dining rooms and in the kitchen, large covered front porch, big back yard with room for a garden, 1.5 car garage, gorgeous well-appointed kitchen includes an island, dishwasher, garbage disposal, toaster oven -- basically everything you need, full-sized washing machine and dryer, central air, pets negotiable. The house in a wonderful location, with fabulous neighbors in the quiet Bryan Park neighborhood. Easy walks to cafes, Bryan Park, and Switchyard Park. Landlord is down the street and respects tenants' privacy but is very responsive if problems arise. Recent former tenants happy to talk to you about their experiences. Districted for Templeton Elementary, Jackson Heights Middle School, and South High School. Please check out the pictures of the house, but note that the rent may be out of date.
Apartment: Private bedroom available in fully furnished 900 Sq ft apartment in retro-deco style building. Apt includes: shared full kitchen with new refrigerator, electric stove and dishwasher, full bath, and living room (shared with one other faculty),hi-speed WiFi, AC, radiator heat, lots of light, with laundry and bike parking in basement, and permit street parking. And there is also outdoor garden patio tables. Located in safe and quiet Bryant Park residential garden neighborhood, 10 minute walk to IU, Bloomington campus,10 minute walk to B-line biking trail and grocery shopping, 1/2 block away from Bryant Park. I travel often for my research and my sub tenant often has the apt. to themselves. The building is a quiet, non smoking environment (most tenants are professionals, not a student apt building). Apartment is available starting August 1, 2023 for a one year sub-lease. If needed, early move-in is available May 10 - July 2023, with a one month security deposit.
Feel free to call, text or also email me at my University email: anstan@iu.edu, or personal email: andreastanislav@icloud.com. In-person walk-throughs or virtual zoom tours can be arranged.
House: Recently updated 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath home with an open floor plan and a 2 car garage in a quiet neighborhood. Large fenced in backyard with a swing set and no neighbors towards the back of the property. 1 King bed and 1 Queen bed are provided, the third bedroom currently has a crib/toddler bed that can be removed. Large lower-level family room has an office space and TV space. New Geothermal cooling system will keep you cool this summer. Whole house sediment water filter. Home has fast internet connection with Smithville fiber optic. Pets are welcome at no extra charge. Washer/Dryer provided. Photos available upon request. The pictures on Zillow are outdated, we have updated all of the flooring, the kitchen, the master bath with a soaker tub, the living room, the bedrooms and the large room in the basement. Open to negotiations on rent. Available to rent May 28, 2023-August 5, 2023 (could extend dates if needed).
House: 3 bedrooms + large "bonus" room (which makes a great spare bedroom, playroom, and/or office) + 2.5 bathrooms + den (which could be used as another bedroom) + 2-car garage. This modern 2,192 sq ft house in a quiet neighborhood, available from August 2023 for at least 12 months, is conveniently located 1 block from Olcott Park, 1 block from the Meadow Creek/Sare Rd trail, 1 km from a new trail through Goat Farm Park, a short walk (800m) from Jackson Creek Middle School, 1.2 miles from Childs Elementary School, one block from a bus stop with a direct route to IU (#5 Sare Rd), less than 4 miles from IU (a 20-minute bike ride), and 1.5 miles from the nearest Kroger. The back yard has a nice deck and large organic vegetable garden. Full appliance package including a Washer/Dryer.
Condo/Townhouse: Spacious and cozy, two (2) room suite of PRIVATE SPACE, including large private living room, bath and bedroom, overlooking the patio garden and into the woods. Tucked away in a very charming and quiet park-like setting where nature meets you at the door.
Direct access to walking trails and parks, minutes from the grocery store, shopping malls, restaurants, and movie theater. Bus stop at community entrance, a ten (10) minute ride to campus, or downtown Bloomington.
The kitchen is shared on the main level and is fully equipped, and is vegetarian, which means that we don’t cook, boil, bake or prepare meat/fish here. That’s all. Feel free to bake a frozen pizza, or microwave your frozen dinner, or bring in your favorite sub meat sandwich or prepared meat loving dishes.
Towels, sheets, shampoo, soap, lite snacks, coffee, tea, and bottled water are available for guest use.
Laundry room is shared and reserved parking steps from the door.
No smoking please, and respect quite hours past 11:00 pm.
Note: A very sweet, quiet and friendly little Westie dog lives here and is very mindful staying in his own area.
Apartment: I am looking for someone to take over my lease ending on July 1, 2023. This lease is renewable, but you'll need to do that asap in conversation with the management. (See below for the square footage and to learn more about the community). It's a great community to live in. I'm subleasing it out because I am relocating to a new job.
Parking is included.
Electricity, Internet, and water is NOT included in the rent.
Unfurnished apartment.
The apartment is on the second floor. It's a nice community. The maintenance is quick and efficient. There is bus stop about 3-4 minute walk from the unit. 5-7 minute driving distance to Kroger on College Mall Rd. There is a community pool and BBQ area in the community. There is also a dog park.
They are required to submit an application and pay the $35/person application fee. Once the application is approved, they will pay any required pet fees and the administration fee, sign a lease and you will both sign a Assignment Agreement. The new resident will take the apartment “as is” so we will not paint, clean, or clean the carpet. Once you move in you will be responsible for the apartment.
I am looking for a responsible adult who will 1) pay rent on time, 2) keep the apartment in good condition until my official ends.
Apartment: I'm currently IU student, and I'm moving out on May for my internship. I'm looking for person who's willing to move in May. Date is flexible and current lease ends at August. You can renew as well. It's near the stadium, there's a close bus. It's a nice studio apartment. Feel free to email or text me!
House: Cozy 3 bedroom house close to downtown Bloomington.
Available now! This 3 bed/1ba home has hardwood floors and wonderful fenced in backyard for gardeners and pets. It also has an empty finished shed with electrical for for storage or studio. Perfect for graduate students or faculty. There are 2 nice porches and on and off street parking. Nice neighbors, very close to B-line and city bus. Your gentle, housebroken pet is welcomed. Washer & dryer on site. Flexible lease by semester, 6 months or year. This home is currently partially furnished but can be emptied if requested. Contact terri47404@yahoo.com for more information. See link for photos.
House: Lovely furnished home for rent during 2023-2024 academic year (exact dates negotiable). Located in quiet Renwick Neighborhood, near Cathcart Park and Eastside Park, close to shopping, schools, College Mall, 2 miles to IU campus. Built in 2011, the house is comfortable, spacious, well-maintained, eco-friendly, and has lots of natural light, a small vegetable garden, low-maintenance front and back yards. Great walking, bike-friendly neighborhood. Specifications: 4,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 office, large finished basement. Ideal for a family or couple relocating to Bloomington. Pictures available on request. Utilities not included.
House: This is a 4-bedroom house on 1st in Bloomington, about 5 minutes' walk from campus and the Soma and Crumbles coffee shops. There is an additional office in the Attic and one of the 4 bedrooms is currently an office. A historic home built in 1928, it is on the historic registry in Bloomington. Fully furnished, the house is available for rent from May 2023-July 2024. With a very large kitchen, living room and dining room, the house also has a lovely garden (the lawn will be mowed at the owner's expense) and a fully irrigated watering system. Please see attached URL. The monthly cost is $2700 plus utilities. We are seeking kind and gentle tenants who appreciate and enjoy historic homes.
House: Our house in Elm Heights (1130 E. First Street) will be available for rent for a year from August 2023 to August 2024.
The house, built in 1922, has a three-story addition that comprises a large working and eat-in kitchen that opens onto a screened-in porch. Also the ground floor has a separate dining room, plus living room and a half-bath.
Most of the (dry!) basement is finished and fully furnished and it includes an office and TV room, washer and dryer.
On the second floor there is a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and three more bedrooms and another bathroom. There is also a small office on the second floor.
Our house will be fully furnished and equipped with all necessary bed linens, towels and kitchen equipment.
The house is equipped with solar panels and has central air-conditioning throughout.
Rent: $2,000 per month, plus utilities. For more details, please contact:
Sarah Mitchell (slgmitchell@gmail.com), phone: 812 606-9464 or
Rob Schneider (raschnei@indiana.edu), phone: 812 606-9474
House: I'm graduating this semester and am looking for someone of any gender to sublet my room during the spring 2023 semester (starting January 2023) in a 3 bedroom house on 2nd St. Rent is $590 per month. This house has on-site parking, a great kitchen, a laundry room, and a gorgeous porch with a porch swing. This house is also in a great location: a 5 minute walk to Sample Gates and really close to downtown restaurants and nightlife. I'm happy to give a subletter all of my furniture (queen size bedframe with drawers, mattress, desk + desk chair, bookshelf, rug, clothing rack) for free, so this room can be fully furnished for you!
House: Three bedroom, two bathroom walk-out brick ranch with deck and large lawn on corner lot. Large kitchen with hardwood floors, new dishwasher, washer/dryer. Other amenities include gas fireplace. Can be provided fully or partially furnished. Partially finished basement with lots of storage space. Available for rent from January 2023 to August 2023 (some flexibility in dates). Zoned for Childs Elementary, Jackson Creek Middle School, Bloomington South High School. Quiet, friendly neighborhood. Price does not include utilities but does include professional lawn service in spring and summer. Email for photos or to arrange in-person/video tour.
House: Subleasing for the Spring 2023 semester – available bedroom in a 3br/1bath house on S Swain Ave, located on the south side of campus near the Jacobs school. Rent is $500 a month – house is super cute and conveniently located. Subleasing for the Spring 2023 semester. My two roommates John and Emily will be staying in the house at the same time, everyone is very friendly and easy-going! Please contact me for pictures/roommate contact info/any questions you have!
House: Available late July 2023 is a lovely, fully furnished home in the peaceful and green neighborhood of Winslow Farms. Upstairs: a master bedroom suite, complete with a windowed bathroom and a large walk-in closet; two additional bedrooms with closets and windows; a second full bathroom with a linen closet; a shelved laundry nook with washer and dryer; and a very large, four-windowed family room. Downstairs: a spacious, fully equipped, windowed kitchen with new appliances; a sunny dining area with sliding doors opening to a deck and treed back yard; a large living room with a fireplace and windows facing a treed street; half-bath; a large two-car garage. The house is conveniently located near IU, parks, YMCA, College Mall, and downtown with, if needed, express bus service to campus around the corner. The 1770 sq. ft. house is available for visiting faculty or grad students. Please email for inquiries and photos.
Rent: $2,000.00 (utilities not included)
or two individuals, $950.00 each (utilities not included)
Apartment: 2 Bedrooms / 2 Baths, Sq Ft: 1050 at City Flats on Tenth Apartments, central air conditioning, washing and dryer machines in unit, refrigerator, stove, microwave and dish washing machine included.
My wife and I are looking for someone to transfer our lease to, because we will come back to our country. The transfer would be from any day of January 2023 to August 10th 2023, but you will have the option to renew the lease if you wish to. Maintenance is great and comes and usually fixes stuff within 24 hours. There is a bus stop near, almost in front of the compound of City Flats on Tenth. The distance to Herman B Wells Library (IU) is only 2 miles.
There is a beautiful view of a green area, where you can see squirrels and birds every day. All windows in the apartment are screened. We had no problems with mosquitoes.
Apartment: Looking to sublet a one bed/one bath apartment from May 8 - Aug 11 (dates flexible). Located in a quiet area near Verona Coffee House, utilities and internet included. Please contact for further information. Photos available in Indiana University Housing, Sublets, & Roommates Facebook group (see December 29 posting).
House: Available now - mid-century modern brick ranch walk-out on a large corner lot in east Bloomington. Can be provided partially furnished. Big living room and sunny open layout kitchen with hardwood floors and new dishwasher. Central heat/AC, washer/dryer included. Home also has a partially finished basement with lots of storage space. Quiet, friendly neighborhood. 8 minutes drive from Indiana University and 5 minutes from Kroger and College Mall. Available for rent immediately from now up through August 2023 (dates flexible). Price does not include utilities but does include professional lawn service in spring and summer. Call or email with any questions.
Apartment: I am subleasing my Station11 apartment for the Spring semester. Available January-July. I am subletting one room and it is a 2bed/2bath unit. $1,050/ month. My bedroom is fully furnished with a bed, desk, office chair, TV, nightstand, and a TV console table. The room also has a large walk-in closet. The living room is fully furnished as well. There is also a leased covered parking space if needed. This unit comes with valet trash, elevator, fitness center, and in-unit washer/dryer, air conditioning, and water heater.
Apartment: This unit is a 2 bed 2 bath unit! Each bedroom has a private bathroom! One bedroom is fully furnished, and the other is unfurnished. The living room is fully furnished. The apartment has an in unit washer and dryer, full size kitchen, access to in building fitness center, and two bus stops right outside the complex that run to campus and college mall! Amenities such as valet trash, water and wifi are included in the rent, however electricity is not! This unit is available from now until end of July 2023!
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