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The Landing Apartments

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The Ripple

Bluff Crossing Apartments

Parkside At Tarkington

D&T Nest

Sunstone at Arlington Woods

Overlook at the Fairgrounds

The Reserve at White River
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Alder Woods

Cox Creek at Reagan Crossing

Garfield Parkside Townhomes

Kennedy Apartments

The Kent at Carmel City Center

Grace Lane Apartments

Hobbs Station

Pullman Pointe

The Mark at Fishers District

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The Barlow

Madison at Greenwood

Regency Preserve

The Wren & The Windsor

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Riley Crossing at Gateway Park

Wilshaw

Kensington Gardens

Nickel Plate Station

McCord Square Apartments

Union Green

Aria Apartments of Zionsville

BroadAcre Apartments of McCordsville

Lavina

River Place Flats

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Greenview

Flats at Stones Crossing

The State at Fishers Apartments

Avant

Satori Flats

The Arbuckle
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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 | $1,189 | $495 | $5,277 |
| Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $497 | $4,071 |
| Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $545 | $5,655 |
| Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,026 | $626 | $8,554 |
| Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Indianapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,296 | $950 | $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 $655.
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 $2,862.
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 10,456 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 $389 which is $2,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indianapolis.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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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.