
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Indianapolis, IN Under $1,300 (144 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.


919 Broadway St

Oakbrook Village

Pine Glen

SOUTHPORT AT BUCK CREEK

Meridian Lakes

Cherry Glen

Woods at Oak Crossing

Ninth Avenue Apartments

10 West Apartments
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Fox Club

Willowood East

Riverbend Apartments

Strawbridge Green

A62 Apartments

Parkhaven Apartments

Priscilla on Pennsylvania

Alpine Studios

Cross Creek Apartments

Capital Place
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Annhurst

Reflections Apartments

The Life at Harrison Trails

Meridian Court South

Spinnaker Court

Woodhaven Park

Timber Point Apartments

Sherbrook

Olivewood

Cambridge Commons
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Elmtree Park

Marabou Mills

Rosewood Commons

The Meridian North and South

Meridian Towers

Vivio on Tenth

The Coil

Furnished Studio-Indianapolis - Castleton

Furnished Studio-Indianapolis - West

The Residences on 56th Street

Furnished Studio-Indianapolis - Lawrence

Apollo & Aurora Apartments

Blacherne Apartments

The Lodge Apartments

Creekside Square Phase II

Aragon Woods

The Jameson

The Life at Belhaven Place

Monon Station 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 | $1,173 | $595 | $5,051 |
| Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $497 | $5,238 |
| Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $563 | $5,839 |
| Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Indianapolis 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,971 | $1,529 | $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 Vivio on Tenth listed at $600.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Indianapolis Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Indianapolis is $1,686.
What is the largest Short-term Indianapolis Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Indianapolis is a 2,200 square feet unit starting from $2,399 at Pinnacle on Meridian.
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 694 sq ft.
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