
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $518 (104 Rentals)


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556 Fletcher Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Indianapolis Studio Apartments | $1,308 | $556 | $4,650 |
Downtown Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $518 | $4,092 |
| Downtown Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $650 | $6,764 |
| Downtown Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $799 | $7,183 |
| Downtown Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $600 | $6,978 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 104 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Indianapolis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Indianapolis is under $919.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Indianapolis is 1010 Central which is listed at $518, while the average apartment in Downtown Indianapolis costs $2,184.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 98 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Indianapolis?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Indianapolis have an average cost of $276 which is $1,908 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Indianapolis.
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