Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (139 Rentals)

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The Sheldrake Apartments
$595 - $930
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The Sheldrake Apartments

2258 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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Dunbar Court
$665 - $925
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Dunbar Court

1022 Dr Martin Luther King StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Wesley Place
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$1,049 - $2,139
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$929 - $2,019
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$1,049 - $2,139
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Wesley Place

75 W 18th StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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632MLK
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$1,050 - $2,550
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$955 - $2,455
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$1,050 - $2,550
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632MLK

632 Dr Martin Luther King Jr StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Lockerbie Flats
$1,095
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Lockerbie Flats

619 Vermont PlIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Ralston Apartments
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$1,171 - $3,496
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$1,117 - $3,442
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Ralston Apartments

1201 Indiana AveIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Indianapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Indianapolis area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at INDY FLATS priced from $655. Maple Creek Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Indianapolis apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
INDY FLATSSherwood Std DStudio,1BA$655
Maple Creek VillageStudioStudio,1BA$700
St. Agnes ApartmentsStudio- Standard 2nd -5th*Studio,1BA$765
Priscilla on PennsylvaniaStudio- 1st Floor CornerStudio,1BA$799
The WhitakerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
El Dorado Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Devonshire Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$890
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$891
9 On CanalStudio - StockholmStudio,1BA$895
The Assumption on Blaine1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Indianapolis, IN

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Indianapolis area is the $0.97 price per square foot loft Model at Shoemaker Building in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown Indianapolis apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at 2131 North starting at $1,525 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Indianapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shoemaker Buildingloft2BR,2BA$0.97
2131 NorthTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$0.93
Line LoftsThe Intuition 60%2BR,1BA$1.41
The Assumption on Blaine1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Trail SideA1BR,1BA$1.12
522 Fletcher Ave1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.40
Vivio on TenthPer Bedroom - 2x2 B1 725sf2BR,2BA$1.28
The Washington2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Union at 16th1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Indiana and customized analysis for Central Indianapolis. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Union at 16th which is listed at $684, while the average apartment in Downtown Indianapolis costs $13,929.

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 177 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 $361 which is $13,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Indianapolis.

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