
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $375 (79 Rentals)


The Sheldrake Apartments

St. Agnes Apartments

1322 Medford Ave

1326 Medford Ave

Indy Flats

The Whitaker

El Dorado
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Dunbar Court

1311 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 1311

Christian Place Apartments

Traymore Apartments

Lockefield Gardens

Devonshire Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis

919 N Broadway St

Maple Creek Village

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2049 Ruckle St

Stadium Lofts & Flats

Ralston Apartments

River West Flats

Apollo & Aurora Apartments

Roberts School Flats

Lofts on Madison
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Indy Colonial Apartments

946 MLK

Vivio on Tenth

402 N Delaware St

126 E Vermont St

2131 North

Gardens of Canal Court

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333 Penn Apartments

Riverview

1801 N Broadway St
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1301 N Alabama St

Penn Street Tower Apartments

Wesley Place

Gathyr Apartments
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 |
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Downtown Indianapolis Studio Apartments | $1,321 | $370 | $3,355 |
Downtown Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $375 | $4,292 |
Downtown Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $483 | $9,361 |
Downtown Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $600 | $4,580 |
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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 $980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Indianapolis is The Stella which is listed at $398, while the average apartment in Downtown Indianapolis costs $2,337.
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 48 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 $340 which is $1,997 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Indianapolis.
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