Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Carmel Neighborhood of Carmel, IN from $1,000 (36 Rentals)

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Twin Lakes Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Lakes Apartments

616 Ransburg Dr SCarmel, IN 46032
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Midtown Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Flats

591 Monon BlvdCarmel, IN 46032
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Penn Circle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Circle

12415 N Pennsylvania StCarmel, IN 46032

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Downtown Carmel, Carmel, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Carmel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Carmel area of Carmel, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Main Street on the Monon priced from $1,199. Gramercy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here are the most affordable Downtown Carmel apartments for rent in Carmel, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Main Street on the MononS1 Maple1BR,1BA$1,199
GramercyVerde (1.10A)1BR,1BA$1,260
Lakes of CarmelOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,296
Providence at Old Meridian1B1B Beacon Hill - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,318
Highpointe on MeridianD2 Lincoln - 2.22BR,2BA$1,347
Midtown Flats1 Bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,420
Carmel WoodsThe Willows2BR,2BA$1,434
Old Town On The MononA1 Foster1BR,1BA$1,449
Park Lane Apartments7183B3 2x2 (876 sqft)2BR,2BA$1,449
Mezz 42Staccato (7175A2 1x1 - 890 sqft)1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Carmel, IN

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Carmel area is the $1.62 price per square foot Sydney Model at Overture at Proscenium Apartments in the in the Beacon Point neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Downtown Carmel apartment is the 7183C1 3x1.5 Townhome (1280 sqft) Model at Park Lane Apartments starting at $2,199 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Beacon Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Carmel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overture at Proscenium ApartmentsSydney2BR,2BA$1.62
Park Lane Apartments7183C1 3x1.5 Townhome (1280 sqft)3BR,1.5BA$1.72
Governor Square2 bedroom 2 bathroom Renovated -Marshall2BR,2BA$1.41
Alexandria of Carmel ApartmentsThe Presidential 3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.56
Penn CircleB1G - Garage Included2BR,2BA$1.64
Carmel WoodsThe Willows2BR,2BA$1.54
Mezz 42Staccato (7175A2 1x1 - 890 sqft)1BR,1BA$1.66
Highpointe on MeridianD1 Hunter - 2.22BR,2BA$1.52
GramercyVerde (1.10A)1BR,1BA$1.66
Lakes of CarmelOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Carmel, Carmel, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Carmel Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Carmel?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Carmel is at Main Street on the Monon listed at $1,199.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Carmel Apartment is $1,199 at Main Street on the Monon.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Carmel is starting from $1,259 at Main Street on the Monon.

What is the most affordable Downtown Carmel Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Carmel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carmel Woods and starts from $1,608.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.