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The Mark at Fishers District

Nickel Plate Station

Foundry at Heartland Crossing

Hobbs Station

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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 | $1,195 | $500 | $6,490 |
| Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $518 | $4,208 |
| Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,041 | $799 | $9,205 |
| Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $600 | $8,433 |
| Indianapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,130 | $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 $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Indianapolis is 1010 Central which is listed at $518, while the average apartment in Indianapolis costs $1,383.
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 5,909 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 $314 which is $1,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indianapolis.
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