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307 SE 2nd St

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Evansville, IN

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Evansville, IN area range in price from $525 to $4,449 with an overall median price of $1,690. The three Evansville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dexter at $600, Eastview at $600, and Gum Bayard Park Chandler at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Evansville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Dexter$1,309$60074
Eastview$1,309$60055
Gum Bayard Park Chandler$1,309$60058
Kathleen Jeannette$1,309$60054
Lincoln-Bellemeade$1,309$63067
Lorraine Park$1,309$60053
Ross Center$1,309$60066
Lincoln Park$1,315$52545
Spring Park$1,315$52551
Jeannette$1,319$60063

Cheapest Available Evansville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Evansville, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at SPRING VALLEY FLATS in the Oakhill neighborhood priced from $599. Sontra Evansville Apartments in the Lincoln-Bellemeade neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $630. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Evansville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SPRING VALLEY FLATSThe Redbud1BR,1BA$599
Sontra Evansville Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$630
Embassy Apartments0.1Studio,1BA$660
Valoré at Hidden HillsThe Dogwood - One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$675
Shannon GlennMcConnell2BR,1BA$710
Bradford Pointe ApartmentsINBFP 2x1 675sqft - Classic2BR,1BA$725
Shady Tree ApartmentsThe AshStudio,1BA$735
TERRA TRACEThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$749
WedgewoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Devonshire Gardens I & IIII 1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Evansville, IN

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Evansville area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Apartments@41 in the in the Business 41 neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Evansville apartment is the 2bed2bath Model at 1210 Char Lee Dr starting at $1,400 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Howell 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.
Apartments@413BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.15
1210 Char Lee Dr2bed2bath2BR,2BA$1.12
North ParkKensington2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Eagle Village - Historical Access4BR/2BA - Furnished4BR,2BA$0.47
WedgewoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.63
Indian WoodsThe Oak2BR,1BA$0.95
Colonial Manor Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.15
Addison PlaceSt Charles2BR,1BA$1.15
Abbey Court ApartmentsCambridge1BR,1BA$1.15
Devonshire Gardens I & IIII 1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.15

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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 $770.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Evansville?

The cheapest apartment in Evansville is SPRING VALLEY FLATS which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Evansville costs $1,690.

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 $287 which is $1,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Evansville.

Expert Rental Resources

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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