Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bos Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (30 Rentals)

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9 On Canal
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$910 - $3,315
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9 On Canal

335 W 9th StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Ralston Apartments
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$1,170 - $3,239
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Ralston Apartments

1201 Indiana AveIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Capitol Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Manor

842 N Capitol AveIndianapolis, IN 46204
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Victoria Apartments
Studio Apartments

Victoria Apartments

1244 N Illinois StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Canal Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canal Gardens

1249 Dr Martin Luther King Jr StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Senate Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Senate Manor

545-551 N Senate AveIndianapolis, IN 46204
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Campus Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Townhomes

531 Ransom StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Stonegate Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate Apartments

1220-1226 N Illinois StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Kennedy Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kennedy Apartments

806 Dr Martin Luther King Jr StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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$1,550

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Bos, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bos area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Dunbar Court priced from $875. Canal Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $891. Here are the most affordable Bos apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dunbar Court1 bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$891
Senate Manor1.1 B1BR,1BA$910
River West FlatsOne Bedroom One Bath - The Driftwood1BR,1BA$919
Lockefield GardensStandard One Bedroom (SR3)1BR,1BA$1,031
9 On CanalStudio - ManchesterStudio,1BA$1,065
Ralston ApartmentsMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,098
Canal SquareA1 Arch Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,099
RiverviewCalumetStudio,1BA$1,195
Vanguard at 16 TechS1Studio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bos, IN

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bos area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $2,639. The second greatest value Bos apartment is the B2-1 Model at Axis starting at $2,597 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Riley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Block3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.49
AxisB2-12BR,2BA$1.83
9 On Canal3BR/3BA - Grand Lux3BR,3BA$2.18
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$0.93
Dunbar Court1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Temple LoftsA81BR,1BA$2.01
800 CapitolThe Imprint1BR,1BA$2.07
River West FlatsOne Bedroom One Bath - The Driftwood1BR,1BA$1.63
Lockefield GardensStandard One Bedroom (S1) 1BR,1BA$1.92
Senate Manor1.1 E1BR,1BA$1.98

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Bos, Indianapolis, IN

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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Indiana, including Indianapolis. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bos Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bos?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bos is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bos?

The cheapest apartment in Bos is Dunbar Court which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Bos costs $2,285.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bos?

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 45 regular apartments in Bos 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 Bos?

Cheap apartments in Bos have an average cost of $481 which is $1,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bos.

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