
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Indianapolis, IN Under $1,200 (103 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
Rental terms in Indianapolis as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Marabou Mills

The Meridian North and South

Meridian Towers

Furnished Studio-Indianapolis - West

Furnished Studio-Indianapolis - Lawrence

The Residences on 56th

946 MLK

Blacherne Apartments

The Lodge Apartments
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Creekside Square Phase II

The Jameson

Enclave at Eagle Creek Apartments

Wyckford Commons

Harbour Pointe

Estates of Creekside Apartments

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The Villages of Bent Tree Apartments

The Oasis
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10 West Apartments

Lake Camelot Apartments

919 Broadway St

Eastgate Terrace Apartments

Oakbrook Village

Ninth Avenue Apartments

Monon Station Apartments

Reflections Apartments

Spicewood

The Meridian North
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Heathmoore - Indianapolis

Aragon Woods

Elmtree Park

The Jeffersonian Apartments Of Indianapolis

The Regal Apartments

Stone Lake

Remington on Rockville

Central State Mansion

Dublin Glen Apartments

Foundry at Heartland Crossing

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Steeplechase at Shiloh Crossing

Sanctuary at Fishers

Washington Village Apartments

Willow Glen South

Auburn Place

Furnished Studio-Indianapolis - Plainfield

Carmel Woods

Meridian Oaks

Bexley Village

Stonehedge Apartments
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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 | $1,212 | $556 | $5,841 |
| Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $543 | $3,876 |
| Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $799 | $8,628 |
| Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $600 | $7,928 |
| Indianapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,942 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Indianapolis Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Indianapolis?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Indianapolis is at Meridian Towers listed at $629.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Indianapolis Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Indianapolis is $1,794.
What is the largest Short-term Indianapolis Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Indianapolis is a 7,534 square feet unit starting from $3,649 at 3132 N New Jersey St.
What is the average size for Indianapolis Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Indianapolis is currently at 776 sq ft.
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