Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Gate Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Helen Louise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Helen Louise Apartments

5822 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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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 2 Beds unit found at The Aerie on 11th Street priced from $700. Olivewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable East Gate apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Aerie on 11th Street6260 East 11th Street - Apt 3072BR,1BA$700
OlivewoodStudioStudio,1BA$820
Greenway ApartmentsGreenway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$860
50 - SAXONY COURT APARTMENTSSaxony 2 Bd Standard2BR,1BA$875
Kingston Square ApartmentsThe AshStudio,1BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Gate, IN

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Gate area is the $1.24 price per square foot Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment - 2 bedr... Model at School 85 in the in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,610. The second greatest value East Gate apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Paragon Park starting at $1,249 with a $1.02 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.
School 85Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment - 2 bedr...2BR,2BA$1.24
Paragon ParkTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.02
7302 East Washington Street, Unit A7302 East Washington StreetStudio ,1.5BA$1.04
60 - ADDISON APARTMENTS1st Floor Remodel + W/D Hookups2BR,1BA$0.95
Frederick SquareFrederick Square 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Vistas Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.07
The Aerie on 11th Street6260 East 11th Street - Apt 3052BR,1BA$0.82
50 - SAXONY COURT APARTMENTSSaxony 2 Bd Standard2BR,1BA$1.18
Indy Town ApartmentsArlington Green 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Greenway ApartmentsGreenway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Gate, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #233

Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Gate Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $949.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Gate is Greenway Apartments which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in East Gate costs $1,550.

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 19 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 $245 which is $1,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Gate.

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