Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Gate Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (47 Rentals)

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SUITES OF IRVINGTON
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SUITES OF IRVINGTON

5730 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46219
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East Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

East Ridge

2302 N Ritter AveIndianapolis, IN 46218
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Ritter Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ritter Apartments

1708 N Ritter AveIndianapolis, IN 46218

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Saxony Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saxony Court

29-49 S Audubon RdIndianapolis, IN 46219
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1745 N Ritter Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1745 N Ritter Ave

1745 N Ritter AveIndianapolis, IN 46218

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Abbey Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Meadows

259 N Shortridge RdIndianapolis, IN 46219
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Freeman Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Freeman Apartments

9117 Briergate CtIndianapolis, IN 46229
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Kelker Hause
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kelker Hause

5360 Julian AveIndianapolis, IN 46219
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Braeburn Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Braeburn Village

2170 Braeburn East DrIndianapolis, IN 46219

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East Gate, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Gate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Gate area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Active Living priced from $699. Olivewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable East Gate apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Active Living1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$699
OlivewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$749
Arlington Green (Indy Town)Arlington Green 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$833
English Village ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$850
StonehengeStudioStudio,1BA$874
Parkhaven ApartmentsWaitlist - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$899
The Vistas Apartment Homes2x1 Classic2BR,1BA$919
Live in Style at Bellagio East Living I: Convenient and Vibrant Community in Indianapolis1 Bed Elegance1BR,1BA$925
60 - ADDISON APARTMENTSAddison Apts - Gorgeous 2 Bed/1 Bath Apt2BR,1BA$959
Warren Harbor ApartmentsThe York1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Gate, IN

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Gate area is the $1.08 price per square foot The Mansion - Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Paragon Park in the in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value East Gate apartment is the 7302 East Washington Street Model at 7302 East Washington Street, Unit A starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Gate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paragon ParkThe Mansion - Three Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.08
7302 East Washington Street, Unit A7302 East Washington StreetStudio ,1.5BA$1.04
60 - ADDISON APARTMENTSAddison Apts - Gorgeous 2 Bed/1 Bath Apt2BR,1BA$0.96
The Vistas Apartment Homes2x1,5 Townhome Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Wyndham Hall2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Live in Style at Bellagio East Living I: Convenient and Vibrant Community in Indianapolis2 Bed Elegance2BR,1BA$1.37
Warren Harbor ApartmentsThe York1BR,1BA$1.34
Arlington Green (Indy Town)Arlington Green 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Parkhaven ApartmentsWaitlist - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.44
Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Active LivingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.19

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Your Guide to Picking the Perfect Indianapolis Neighborhood for Student Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Gate, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #191

Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Gate Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Gate?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Gate is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Gate?

The cheapest apartment in East Gate is Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Active Living which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in East Gate costs $1,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Gate?

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 17 regular apartments in East Gate 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 East Gate?

Cheap apartments in East Gate have an average cost of $267 which is $1,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Gate.

Expert Rental Resources

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