
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Indianapolis, IN from $544 (676 Rentals)


16 Park Apartments

1530-1532 N Sherman Dr

910 N Ewing St

Helen Louise Apartments LP

25 S Emerson Ave

The Villages at Mill Crossing

Union at 16th

2846-2846 Dr Andrew J Brown Ave

The Life at Northwest Gardens
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M Club Apartments

Arlington Green (Indy Town)

2211 E New York St

2211 E New York St, Unit B

The Meridian North and South

Meridian Towers

Garfield Park Village

The Sheldrake Apartments

Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Active Living

Eagle Creek Court
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1354 N Olney St

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1733 N. Meridian

Westbury Court

Serenity Park Apartments

Greenway Apartments

Parkway

423 Villa Ave

Pine Glen
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St. Agnes Apartments

Maple Creek Village

37-37 S Sherman Dr

436 Sanders St

New Bridge

Darby Court

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Frederick Square

Scarborough Lake Apartments
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Cambridge Commons

Pinnacle West

712-712 N Bosart Ave

3709 Brookside Pkwy S Dr

Covered Bridge

Spinnaker Court

Madison Lofts

The Life at Wood Springs

The Meadows Apartment Homes

Wellington Square Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Indianapolis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Studio Apartments | $1,219 | $590 | $5,869 |
| Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $544 | $4,120 |
| Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $545 | $8,028 |
| Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $626 | $9,756 |
| Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Indianapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,597 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Indianapolis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Indianapolis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Indianapolis is under $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Indianapolis is The Villages at Mill Crossing which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Indianapolis costs $2,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Indianapolis?
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 6,910 regular apartments in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
Cheap apartments in Indianapolis have an average cost of $329 which is $2,221 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indianapolis.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Indianapolis
Written by: Wendy Melton
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Indianapolis is well-known for being one of the top college cities in the country. Local colleges and universities are ranked in the Top 10 when it comes to sports and academic excellence.

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