
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University South Neighborhood of Evansville, IN from $400 (68 Rentals)
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Sontra Evansville Apartments

Embassy Apartments

416 Lodge Ave

Crescent Court Apartments

1228 S Roosevelt Dr

Terra Trace Apartments

309 E Virginia St

931 SE 8th St

1165 1167-1167 S Lombard Ave
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1213 Lodge Ave

The Manning

Coldwater Flats LLC

Addison Place

The Forge on Main

706 Court St

665 St Mary's Dr

721 S Frederick St

957 S Spring St

735 E Powell Ave
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1430 Parrett St

Boeke Place

Chapel Court Apartments

1204 S Lombard Ave

Sunrise East Apartments

The Grove

1215 Lodge Ave

Dexter Villa Apartments

300 E Michigan St

428 South Kentucky Avenue
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The Rathbone Apartments

Donaldson Arms

1510 SE Riverside Dr

Kinway Apartments

INBFP Bradford Pointe

1513 Lincoln Ave

Princeton Court

1021 Jefferson Ave

Wedgewood

307 Ridgeway Ave
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708 SE 3rd St

1119 SE Riverside Dr

26 W Florida St

1916 Washington Ave

Woodland Park Apartments

110 East Powell Avenue

1901 Conlin Ave

924 SE 6th St

800 SE 2nd St

408 Madison Ave
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University South, Evansville, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University South Studio Apartments | $892 | $655 | $1,299 |
| University South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $600 | $1,849 |
| University South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $695 | $2,424 |
| University South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $1,187 | $1,579 |
| University South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $1,499 | $1,499 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University South Neighborhood of Evansville, IN.
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Cheapest Available University South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University South area of Evansville, IN is a Studio unit found at Sontra Evansville Apartments priced from $655. Embassy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable University South apartments for rent in Evansville, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sontra Evansville Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $655 |
| Embassy Apartments | 0.1 | Studio, 1BA | $660 |
| 1510 SE Riverside Dr | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $700 |
| Princeton Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $735 |
| Wedgewood | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $750 |
| The Manning | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $799 |
| Coldwater Flats LLC | The Reservoir | 1BR, 1BA | $799 |
| Addison Place | Windsor | 1BR, 1BA | $814 |
| 800 SE Second St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
| The Forge on Main | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University South, IN
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the University South area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Sunset Tower in the ACT neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value University South apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Wedgewood in the Lincoln-Bellemeade neighborhood starting at $750 with a $0.63 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for University South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Tower | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR, 2BA | $1.07 |
| Wedgewood | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.63 |
| Ross Center Village | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $0.80 |
| The Audubon | The Audubon - 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.27 |
| Northbend Townhomes | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Terra Trace Apartments | 2x1.5-Q-936 | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Washington Court | Washington Court - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.18 |
| Coldwater Flats LLC | The Stream | 2BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
| Addison Place | Windsor | 1BR, 1BA | $1.23 |
| Princeton Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.28 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University South is under $845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University South?
The cheapest apartment in University South is 1510 SE Riverside Dr which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in University South costs $1,291.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University South?
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 2 regular apartments in University South 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 University South?
Cheap apartments in University South have an average cost of $148 which is $1,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University South.
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