
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Indianapolis, IN from $495 (589 Rentals) Page 2 of 12


Covered Bridge

1326 Medford Ave

Wildwood Village Apartments

5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on Madison

Waterfront Terrace

932 E Market St

Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Active Living

The Life at Harrison Trails
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The Prairies Apartment Homes

Mariners Village

Dogwood Glen

4013 Clarendon Rd, Unit 4013

The Park at Greenhill

Ashgrove Apartments

Dunbar Court

Timber Point Apartments

The Retreat Northwest
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El Dorado Apartments

Wylde at Eagle Creek

The Eclipse Apartment Homes

The Pines at SoBro

Astoria Park Apartment Homes

River Road Apartments

Capital Place

The Woods of Eagle Creek

Fox Club

Cross Creek Apartments

Willow Glen East

Scandia Apartments

Trails at Lakeside

3520 E Fall Creek Pkwy N Dr

Rosewood Commons

Kingston Square Apartments

Broad Ripple Trails

The Grove on 79th

Lake Marina Apartments

The Vineyards Apartment Homes

CityView on Meridian

Cherry Glen

Carrollton Manor Apartments

The Stratford

2914 Winthrop Ave

M Club Apartments
Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Indianapolis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Studio Apartments | $1,155 | $595 | $5,274 |
| Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $495 | $6,336 |
| Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $316 | $5,706 |
| Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,992 | $899 | $8,662 |
| Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Indianapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $13,727 | $7,994 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Indianapolis, IN
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Indianapolis, IN Area Reviews
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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 $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Indianapolis is Volrath which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Indianapolis costs $2,716.
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 8,615 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 $371 which is $2,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indianapolis.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!





