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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Evansville, IN

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Evansville, IN area range in price from $547 to $4,449 with an overall median price of $1,728. The three Evansville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Diamond Stringtown at $600, Jeannette at $547, and West Evansville at $580. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Evansville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Diamond Stringtown$1,092$60061
Jeannette$1,329$54774
West Evansville$1,344$580192
Poplar Grove$1,459$59549
Hoosier Cullen$1,475$547100
Lant Manor$1,475$54789
Rolling Greens$1,475$54799
Evansville West Side$1,550$58059
Hilltop$1,550$59560
Outer West$1,550$58083

Cheapest Available Evansville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Evansville, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Embassy Apartments in the Lincoln-Bellemeade neighborhood priced from $547. SPRING VALLEY FLATS in the Oakhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Evansville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Embassy Apartments1.11BR,1BA$547
SPRING VALLEY FLATSThe Redbud1BR,1BA$599
Anchor Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$625
Fairway Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$640
1210 Char Lee Dr1bed1bath1BR,1BA$660
Heathmoore - Evansville1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$670
Valoré at Hidden HillsThe Dogwood - One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$675
Princeton Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Shannon GlennMcConnell2BR,1BA$710
Bradford Pointe ApartmentsINBFP 2x1 675sqft - Classic2BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Evansville, IN

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Evansville area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Sunset Tower in the in the ACT neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Evansville apartment is the 4BR/2BA - Furnished Model at Eagle Village - Historical Access starting at $565 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Evansville West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Evansville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset Tower2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.04
Eagle Village - Historical Access4BR/2BA - Furnished4BR,2BA$0.47
2015 N Weinbach Ave, Unit 2A2015 N Weinbach Ave2BR,2BA$1.04
Ross Center Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.83
Indian WoodsThe Oak2BR,1BA$1.00
North ParkBerkshire2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Devonshire Gardens I & II1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$1.03
Abbey Court ApartmentsLiverpool1BR,1BA$1.09
1210 Char Lee Dr1bed1bath1BR,1BA$0.88
Fairway Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91

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Evansville Overview

Evansville, Indiana is one of the most unique and culturally diverse cities on the map. Located along the Ohio River, this port town is a commercial and cultural hub, serving neighboring states for over 80 years. Boasting a population of just under 120,000 people, Evansville has everything a large city could offer, without losing that small town feel. Plenty of options in affordable Evansville apartments available to locals makes this a popular midwest destination.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Evansville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Evansville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Evansville is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Evansville?

The cheapest apartment in Evansville is Embassy Apartments which is listed at $547, while the average apartment in Evansville costs $1,728.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Evansville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 281 regular apartments in Evansville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Evansville?

Cheap apartments in Evansville have an average cost of $298 which is $1,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Evansville.

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