
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $650 (69 Rentals)


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Stella

269 N Addison St

The Davlan

1254 W 23rd St

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1801 W 10th St

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330 N Arsenal Ave

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264 N Holmes Ave

264 N Holmes Ave

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235 S Delaware St, Unit SI ID1364142P

1010 Central
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1523 E Market St

1525 E Market St

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Lockefield Gardens

The Assumption on Blaine

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2131 North

433 N State Ave

2248 N Harding St
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2007 Westview Dr

Broadway Heights

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Proctor Place

2230 N Goodlet 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 | $1,343 | $556 | $4,405 |
| Downtown Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $544 | $3,783 |
Downtown Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $799 | $7,822 |
| Downtown Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $600 | $8,291 |
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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 $889.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Indianapolis is The Davlan which is listed at $846, while the average apartment in Downtown Indianapolis costs $1,490.
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 105 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 $205 which is $1,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Indianapolis.
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