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Park Forest Apartments

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The Washington

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Mariners Village Apartments

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Bristol Square

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M Club Apartments

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Willowood East

The Pines at SoBro

Covered Bridge

Cumberland Manor

3720 N Butler Ave

Summit at Keystone

Wellington Square Apartments

Proctor Place

Berkley Commons

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The Hub at Nora

Annhurst

The Hills Apartment Homes

Thompson Village Apartments

Carriage House East

2301-2303 Fairfax Rd

College Manor

Serenity Manor 55+ Active Adult

Knoll Ridge Townhomes

Sherman Village
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Apartments @ Marten Court

Chateau De Ville

Marabou Mills

Astoria Park Apartment Homes

Fisherman's Village

Carlton Apartments

Eagle Creek Court

Scarborough Lake 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 | $579 | $5,271 |
| Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $543 | $9,762 |
| Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $513 | $10,000+ |
| Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $799 | $7,822 |
| Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $600 | $8,291 |
| Indianapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,268 | $2,192 | $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 $675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Indianapolis is Harpers Crossing which is listed at $513, while the average apartment in Indianapolis costs $1,399.
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 5,998 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 $286 which is $1,113 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indianapolis.
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