Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Circle City Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (119 Rentals)

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9 On Canal
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$1,060 - $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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$1,162 - $3,230
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Ralston Apartments

1201 Indiana AveIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Circle City, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Circle City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Circle City area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at INDY FLATS priced from $705. Priscilla on Pennsylvania has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Circle City apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
INDY FLATSSherwood Std DStudio,1BA$705
Priscilla on PennsylvaniaStudio- 1st Floor CornerStudio,1BA$799
The Davlan2-12BR,1BA$846
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$891
Senate ManorS.1 BStudio,1BA$930
Circle CityS8 Van DykeStudio,1BA$975
College Manor1 BR1BR,1BA$995
522 Fletcher Ave*ONE FREE MONTH OF RENT* 522 Fletcher Ave - 1 ...1BR,1BA$1,025
The Washington2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Lofts on MadisonStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Circle City, IN

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Circle City area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Circle City apartment is the B3 Model at 946 MLK starting at $2,020 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Circle City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Block3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
946 MLKB33BR,2BA$1.27
Gardens of Canal CourtTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1,311 Square Feet)2BR,2BA$1.34
Maxwell ApartmentsAthens2BR,2BA$1.37
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$0.93
The Davlan2-12BR,1BA$0.95
The Avenue2x22BR,2BA$1.16
Drake Street Garden HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
1010 CentralDepot 60%1BR,1BA$1.45
522 Fletcher Ave*ONE FREE MONTH OF RENT* 522 Fletcher Ave - 1 ...1BR,1BA$1.40

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Indianapolis. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Circle City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Circle City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Circle City is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Circle City?

The cheapest apartment in Circle City is INDY FLATS which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Circle City costs $2,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Circle City?

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 86 regular apartments in Circle City 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 Circle City?

Cheap apartments in Circle City have an average cost of $345 which is $2,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Circle City.

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