
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $750 (110 Rentals)


1254 W 23rd St

1314 Medford Ave

232 N Randolph St

1326 Medford Ave

El Dorado Apartments

Dunbar Court

INDY FLATS

The Whitaker

919 Broadway St
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125 E 17th St

2029 N College Ave

2029 N College Ave

The Assumption on Blaine

Traymore Apartments

Trail Side

St. James

Christian Place Apartments

402 N Delaware St

1918 W Washington St
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1010 Central

Plaza at Central Greens

College Manor

Devonshire Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis

Union at 16th

Maple Creek Village

230 N Randolph St

Senate Manor

Indy Colonial Apartments
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522 Fletcher Ave

Circle City Apartments

800 Capitol

Proctor Place

River West Flats

Wesley Place

Stadium Lofts & Flats

Ralston Apartments

2131 North

Roberts School Flats
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Canal Overlook Apartments

Axis

CityWay

Gardens of Canal Court

Wyndham on Delaware

1801 N Broadway St

Penn Street Tower Apartments

Mozzo apartments

333 Penn Apartments

The Grounds
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Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Indianapolis Studio Apartments | $1,260 | $595 | $3,870 |
Downtown Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $750 | $4,383 |
| Downtown Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $563 | $5,444 |
| Downtown Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,576 | $987 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $600 | $4,339 |
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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 $930.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Indianapolis is Madison Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Downtown Indianapolis costs $15,893.
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 169 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 $350 which is $15,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Indianapolis.
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