
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Central, IN from $420 (61 Rentals)
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Lower Hunters Trace

Knox Landing

Broadleaf Arms

Southwood

The San Jose Court Apartment Community

Iroquois Green

The Chalet Village Apartment Community

Parkwood Place

Laurel at the Woodlands
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Whispering Woods I

235 Otter View Ct

Greenwood Place Apartments

Miller Manor Apartments

The Rockford Arms Apartment Community

3108 Springfield Dr

Newberry Parc

The Edwin

Paddocks at Ridge Park

Embassy Townhomes
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By the Park

Renaissance St. Andrews

Bayshore Townhomes

Woods Of Glen Hill Manor

Hunters Run

St. Anthony Gardens Apartments

Anderson Estates

Riverport Landing Family Apartments

Finish Line Apartments

Walnut Grove
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The Foundry

Elevation Stonestreet

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Valley Farms Apartment Homes

Cane Run Station

Grove Park

Ashby Green Apartment Homes

Riverport Landings Senior

Moss Creek

Cedar Grove Commons

Knob Hill Communities
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The Flintlock Arms Apartment Community

Partridge Pointe Apartments

7304 Kentucky Ave

499 Hornback Farms Ln

Grandview Apartments

Kendall Arms

6500 & 6506 Hackel Dr

3404 Shagbark Rd

Pennacook Pointe

Richardson 52 Apartments
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Central, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Studio Apartments | $819 | $819 | $819 |
| Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $992 | $700 | $1,299 |
| Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,134 | $420 | $1,559 |
| Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $900 | $1,961 |
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Central, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Lower Hunters Trace in the South Louisville neighborhood priced from $580. Knox Landing in the Meade County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Hunters Trace | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $580 |
| Knox Landing | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Broadleaf Arms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Southwood | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| The San Jose Court Apartment Community | One-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Iroquois Green | 1 Bedroom - Garden Level | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Parkwood Place | Amazing 1 Baths | 830 Square Ft. studio ready f... | Studio,1BA | $819 |
| Laurel at the Woodlands | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $828 |
| Miller Manor Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Rockford Arms Apartment Community | One-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, IN and Nearby
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3.2 Model at Whispering Woods I in the in the Riverside Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,015. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 2BR2BA Model at The Foundry starting at $1,021 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the South Louisville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Woods I | 3.2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| The Foundry | 2BR2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 3108 Springfield Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| By the Park | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Anderson Estates | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The San Jose Court Apartment Community | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Embassy Townhomes | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Paddocks at Ridge Park | 2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Broadleaf Arms | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Knox Landing | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $700 at Knox Landing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central is starting from $580 at Lower Hunters Trace.
What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Knox Landing and starts from $900.
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