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539 Fletcher Ave
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539 Fletcher AveIndianapolis, IN 46203
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Barbee
1 Bedroom Apartments

Barbee

1215 N Pennsylvania StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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$745 - $820

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336 Prospect St

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The Marleigh
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Marleigh

1434-1448 N Delaware StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Windsor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor

1235 N Delaware StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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The Jordan
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jordan

1445 N Delaware StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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The Harrison
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Harrison

1320 N Delaware StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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550 Fletcher Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Fletcher Ave

550 Fletcher AveIndianapolis, IN 46203
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Capitol Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Manor

842 N Capitol AveIndianapolis, IN 46204
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PICCADILLY
1 Bedroom Apartments

PICCADILLY

28 E 16th StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Central State Mansion
1 Bedroom Apartments

Central State Mansion

202 Steeples BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46222
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The Whitaker
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Whitaker

1504 N Pennsylvania StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Utomin Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Utomin Apartments

1112 N College AveIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Monon Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monon Lofts

1122 E 16th StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Chelsea Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Manor

1451 Central AveIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Downtown Indianapolis - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Indianapolis

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Indianapolis by our Local Expert Wendy Melton. See how it ranks!

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Mayleeno
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mayleeno

416 E Vermont PlIndianapolis, IN 46202
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The Seminole
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Seminole

920 N Alabama StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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St. James
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. James

2102 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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919 Broadway St
1 Bedroom Apartments

919 Broadway St

919 Broadway StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Stonegate Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate Apartments

1220-1226 N Illinois StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Madison Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Apartments

226 E 12th StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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PENN ARTS
1 Bedroom Apartments

PENN ARTS

111 E 16th StIndianapolis, IN 46202

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 $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Indianapolis is 1733 N. Meridian which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Downtown Indianapolis costs $14,589.

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 164 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 $339 which is $14,250 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Indianapolis.

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