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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Studio Apartments | $1,085 | $699 | $4,752 |
Carmel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $800 | $4,377 |
| Carmel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $1,009 | $5,494 |
| Carmel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,259 | $7,490 |
| Carmel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,420 | $6,420 | $6,420 |
There are currently 87 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Carmel, IN neighborhoods that range in price from $1,190 to $2,612. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Carmel with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Carmel | 87 | $1,598 | $1,190 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Carmel, IN is found at Willow Lake Apartments in the Spring Arbor neighborhood and is 1,121 square feet priced from $1,430. Quarry at River North in the Roxbury neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,046 square feet and currently listed start at $1,729. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Carmel:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Lake Apartments | Meridian | 1,121 Sq Ft | $1,430 |
| Quarry at River North | Topaz | 1,046 Sq Ft | $1,729 |
| The Railyard at Midtown | Linden | 1,042 Sq Ft | $2,239 |
| District South | The South | 1,035 Sq Ft | $1,690 |
| Midtown Flats | 1 Bedroom with den, 2 Bathroom | 1,011 Sq Ft | $1,825 |
| The Steadman Apartments of Carmel | Copper | 1,001 Sq Ft | $2,099 |
| The Grove on Harcourt | 1x1,5 XL Renovated | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,129 |
| The Spring Waterside Luxury Apartments | Pebble Creek LUX - 1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, Den | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,429 |
| Riverbend Apartments | Elation | 992 Sq Ft | $1,376 |
| Spark Apartments | Frequency 1.1 | 983 Sq Ft | $1,563 |
As of February 19, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Carmel, IN is the Villa Model starting from $800 at Carlton Apartments in the Spring Arbor neighborhood. The second most affordable Carmel 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom One Bath - The Beacon Model at The Hub at Nora starting at $829 in the Nora neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Carmel is currently $1,451. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Carmel:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton Apartments | Villa | $800 |
| The Hub at Nora | One Bedroom One Bath - The Beacon | $829 |
| River Road Apartments | Villa | $880 |
| Riverbend Apartments | Sublime | $888 |
| Turtle Creek | 1 Bedroom Small | $946 |
| Summerwood on Towne Line Apartments | Poplar | $954 |
| College Courts | 1Bd/1Ba-Dn (D) No W/D | $964 |
| The Grove on Harcourt | 1x1,5 Classic | $979 |
| Slate Run Lofts and Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Ba-Apts | $980 |
| TGM Autumn Woods | A1 | $999 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Carmel is at Carlton Apartments listed at $800.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Carmel is $1,451.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Carmel is a 1,121 square feet unit starting from $1,430 at Willow Lake Apartments.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Carmel is currently 304 sq ft.
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