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616 Ransburg Dr SCarmel, IN 46032
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Carmel, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carmel, IN

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Carmel, IN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carmel Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Carmel$4,900$1,1606

Cheapest Available Carmel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carmel, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Carlton Apartments in the Spring Arbor neighborhood priced from $785. Grove on Harcourt in the Spring Arbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $798. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carmel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlton ApartmentsVilla1BR,1BA$785
Grove on Harcourt3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment - Upgraded3BR,2BA$798
The Hub at NoraStudio - 441 Sq FtStudio,1BA$800
Turtle CreekStudioStudio,1BA$817
Reflections ApartmentsReplicaStudio,1BA$894
Scandia ApartmentsTivoli1BR,1BA$944
The Lodge at Trails EdgeThe Elk1BR,1BA$959
TGM Autumn WoodsA21BR,1BA$999
The Towers at Crooked Creek Senior Housing1BD1BR,1BA$1,008
Woodbridge Castleton1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,008

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmel, IN

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carmel area is the $1.18 price per square foot 7176C1 Model at Pinnacle on Meridian in the in the Nora neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Carmel apartment is the Bordeaux Model at The Retreat at Carmel starting at $2,018 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Nora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle on Meridian7176C13BR,2BA$1.18
The Retreat at CarmelBordeaux2BR,2BA$1.31
Grove on 79th2 Bed 2.5 Bath Apartment2BR,2.5BA$0.96
Ivy Knoll Apartments2Bd/2Ba Dn W/D2BR,2BA$1.21
North Willow2 Bed/1 Bath-Dn2BR,1BA$1.28
Wentworth at WestClay CondominiumsYork2BR,1BA$1.33
Sanctuary at FishersThe Serenity2BR,2BA$1.31
Grove on Harcourt1 Bed 1.5 Bath Apartment w/Den - Premium1BR,1.5BA$1.16
The JamesonTuscany2BR,2BA$1.30
Scandia ApartmentsTivoli1BR,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carmel, IN

Ranked #2

Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Carmel, IN

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmel Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carmel?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carmel is at The Hub at Nora listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Apartment is $785 at Carlton Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carmel Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carmel is starting from $1,040 at Carlton Apartments.

What is the most affordable Carmel Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carmel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grove on Harcourt and starts from $798.

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