
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Indianapolis, IN from $595 (145 Rentals)


Elmtree

The Stratford

The Sheldrake Apartments

Meridian Towers

Glenstone Studios

Dunbar Court

5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on Madison
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The Pines at SoBro

Marabou Mills

The Vineyards Apartment Homes
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Harrison Point Apartments

The Washington

The Cedars Apartment Homes

Scarborough Lake Apartments

The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes

Mariners Village

King's Reserve College Park 55+ Active Living
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The Meridian North and South

Encore Apartments

Bavarian Village Apartments

Kingston Square Apartments

Historic Irvington Flats

M Club Apartments

Cherry Glen
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Cambridge Commons

Reflections Apartments

Lincolnshire Broad Ripple

Priscilla on Pennsylvania

Jade North Apartments

Pickwick Farms Apartments

Circle City Apartments

Brockton Apartments & Townhomes

Lake Castleton
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Maryden on Central
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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 | $1,256 | $595 | $8,135 |
Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $597 | $4,471 |
Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $700 | $5,706 |
Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $550 | $6,250 |
Indianapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,123 | $1,050 | $8,290 |
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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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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 $715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Indianapolis is The Stratford which is listed at $520, while the average apartment in Indianapolis costs $2,268.
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 3,480 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 $403 which is $1,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indianapolis.
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