
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carmel, IN from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Main Street on the Monon

Carmel Landing Apartment Homes

Alexandria of Carmel Apartments

Providence at Old Meridian

Carmel Center

VER at Proscenium Apartments

The Village on Spring Mill

Old Town On The Monon

Sunrise on the Monon
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Muse Carmel

The Residences at Carmel City Center

Mezz 42

The Olivia

Bridgewater

Sophia Square

The Apartments at 1st on Main

The Retreat at Carmel

The Steadman Apartments of Carmel

Penn Circle
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Midtown Flats

North End Apartments

Turtle Creek - Indianapolis

College Courts

Summerwood on Towne Line Apartments

Lakeshore Apartments

North Willow

Sanctuary at Fishers

River Crossing

82 Flats
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Sunblest Apartments

Sunlake Apartments

River Ridge Apartments

Woods of Britton

Flats at Switch

Lake Clearwater Apartments

Prairie Lakes

The Flats at Fishers Marketplace

VITRA Apartments

Reserve at Williams Glen
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Nickel Plate Station

Notch at Nora

Castle Creek Apartments

The Lakes Apartments

Millstone of Noblesville

Quarry at River North

Depot at Nickel Plate

Ironworks at Keystone

Harmony Apartment Homes

Preserve at Willow Springs
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Carmel, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carmel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Studio Apartments | $1,302 | $699 | $4,883 |
| Carmel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $800 | $3,766 |
| Carmel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,009 | $5,655 |
| Carmel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $1,289 | $7,537 |
| Carmel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,266 | $5,266 | $5,266 |
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Carmel, INPopulation: 93,510
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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 King's Reserve College Park 55+ Active Living listed at $699.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmel Apartment is $800 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 $1,009 at The Hub at Nora.
What is the most affordable Carmel Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carmel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Turtle Creek - Indianapolis and starts from $1,598.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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