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101 SE 2nd St

EvansvilleIN47708

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Evansville, IN

Pricing Updated: 12/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Evansville, IN area range in price from $565 to $4,399 with an overall median price of $1,636. The three Evansville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Willemette at $599, ACT at $685, and Dexter at $565. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Evansville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Willemette$1,270$59946
ACT$1,325$68547
Dexter$1,325$56578
Eastview$1,325$56562
Gum Bayard Park Chandler$1,325$56573
Jeannette$1,325$56573
Kathleen Jeannette$1,325$56558
Lincoln-Bellemeade$1,325$62562
Lincoln Park$1,325$62565
Lorraine Park$1,325$56565

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. Lakewood Flats and Townhomes in the Howell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Evansville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SPRING VALLEY FLATSThe Redbud1BR,1BA$599
Lakewood Flats and Townhomes2 small wd2BR,1BA$670
Shady Tree ApartmentsThe AshStudio,1BA$675
Embassy Apartments0.1Studio,1BA$685
WedgewoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$715
Devonshire Gardens I & IIII 1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$725
Valoré at Hidden HillsThe Pine - One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$725
Princeton Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Heathmoore - Evansville1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
The Timbers ApartmentsThe Oak 1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Evansville, IN

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Evansville area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Sunset Tower in the in the ACT neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Evansville apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Wedgewood starting at $715 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Lincoln-Bellemeade 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 Tower3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.03
WedgewoodTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.60
Eagle Village - Historical Access4BR/2BA - Furnished4BR,2BA$0.47
Hornbrook Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Indian WoodsThe Oak2BR,1BA$1.10
The Brickyard ApartmentsKeystone1BR,1BA$1.16
Naveen Pine ApartmentsCozy Two Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1BA$1.12
Mission Viejo VillasB- Barcelona1BR,1BA$1.16
Abbey Court ApartmentsLiverpool1BR,1BA$1.11
North ParkMcCallister1BR,1BA$1.10

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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.

Why live in Evansville, IN?

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Evansville, IN
Population: 117,963

Ranked #242

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Evansville, IN

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43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $779.

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 $1,636.

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 345 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 $532 which is $1,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Evansville.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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