
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Indianapolis, IN from $1,015 (96 Rentals)


The Meridian North and South

5033-5035 E New York St

The Pines at SoBro

413 W 40th St

1619 S Randolph St

3229 Dr Andrew J Brown Ave, Unit 3227 Dr Andrew J Brown Av
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Berkley Commons

Proctor Place

Woods at Oak Crossing

Strawbridge Green

Broad Ripple Trails

Scandia Apartments

401-401.5-4015 N Colorado Ave

Fields Apartments

Brookwood Apartments

Timber Point Apartments
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Bristol Square

1615 E Southport Rd

Hills Apartments

Jade North Apartments

Westbury Court

Horizons Apartments

Grove on Harcourt

Stone Ridge Flats and Townhomes
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Sherman Village

3926 Malibu Dr

4719 Calhoun St

7533 Placing Rd

Williamsburg North

4350 Dubarry Rd

City Heights

Darby Court

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Community Place

Reserve at Franklin Glen

The Eclipse

Kingston Square Apartments

The George Apartment Homes

Waterfront Terrace

Aura Apartments

2949 Wallace Ave
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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 | $1,262 | $595 | $5,274 |
Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $597 | $4,845 |
Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $695 | $8,343 |
Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $1,015 | $10,000+ |
Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $550 | $5,211 |
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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
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $683.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Indianapolis is East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Indianapolis costs $2,340.
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 3,204 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 $390 which is $1,950 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indianapolis.
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