Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $300 (41 Rentals)

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property at 230 E 9th St

$1,050 - $1,300

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230 E 9th St

IndianapolisIN46204
property at 264 N Holmes Ave

$1,049 - $1,099

2 Bedroom Rentals

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264 N Holmes Ave

IndianapolisIN46222
property at 1416 W 21st St

$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1416 W 21st St

IndianapolisIN46202

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 1807 Southeastern Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1807 Southeastern Ave

IndianapolisIN46201
property at 1805 Southeastern Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1805 Southeastern Ave

IndianapolisIN46201

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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 Maple Creek Village priced from $700. The Sheldrake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Downtown Indianapolis apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Creek VillageStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Sheldrake ApartmentsStudio HybridStudio,1BA$705
INDY FLATSSherwood Std DStudio,1BA$705
1733 N. Meridian1BR1BR,1BA$780
Priscilla on PennsylvaniaStudio- 1st Floor CornerStudio,1BA$799
The Davlan2-12BR,1BA$846
Residences at LawnviewOne Bedroom One Bath Mid-Rise1BR,1BA$849
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$891
Circle CityS8 Van DykeStudio,1BA$899
River West FlatsOne Bedroom One Bath - The Driftwood1BR,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Indianapolis, IN

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Indianapolis area is the $1.27 price per square foot B3 Model at 946 MLK in the in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $2,020. The second greatest value Downtown Indianapolis apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,311 Square Feet) Model at Gardens of Canal Court starting at $1,758 with a $1.34 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.
946 MLKB33BR,2BA$1.27
Gardens of Canal CourtTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1,311 Square Feet)2BR,2BA$1.34
Maxwell ApartmentsAthens2BR,2BA$1.35
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$0.93
Proctor Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Line LoftsThe Intuition 60%2BR,1BA$1.36
The Davlan2-12BR,1BA$0.95
The Avenue2x22BR,2BA$1.16
The Assumption on Blaine1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
1733 N. Meridian1BR1BR,1BA$1.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Indianapolis

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Indianapolis?

There are currently 372 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Indianapolis, IN with pricing that ranges from $544 to $7,091. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Indianapolis ranging from $370 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Indianapolis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Indianapolis ranges from $370 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,528.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Indianapolis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis range from $799 to $7,091, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $825 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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