
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Indianapolis, IN from $300 with Utilities Included (222 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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Cheap Apartments in Indianapolis.


The Towers at Crooked Creek Senior Housing

Edison at Meridian Hills

The Parkview

The Assumption on Blaine

Buckingham & Balmoral

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Sundance Apartments

Estates at Crystal Bay

Heritage Apartments

Park Forest Apartments
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Ralston Apartments

Teal Run Apartments

Bishop Pond Residences Apartments

The Otis at Fort Ben Apartments

946 MLK

Garden Arch Apartments

The Timbers Apartments

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2131 North

Penn Street Tower

333 Penn Apartments
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North Willow

Community Place

Historic Marcy Village

Pleasant Run Senior Apartments

The Stella

Gardens of Canal Court

The Continental Towers at Vermont Place

The Marott Apartments

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Slate Apartments

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Forte Apartments
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Temple Lofts

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Ardmore Apartments

Shadeland Terrace Townhomes w/Full Basements

Wynbrooke Senior Apartments

4901 N Washington Blvd

Canterbury House Apartments - Franklin Road

Addison Creek

Fisher Apartments

Arlington Terrace Apartments

16 Park Apartments
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East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments

Marblehead

Whispering Pines

Barbee

Windsor

The Jordan

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The Historic Bauer

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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 | $1,190 | $590 | $5,277 |
| Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $497 | $4,071 |
| Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $545 | $5,655 |
| Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $626 | $8,554 |
| Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $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 $2,928.
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 10,036 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 $382 which is $2,546 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indianapolis.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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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.