
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (87 Rentals)
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2932 N Dearborn St, Unit B

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Meridian Towers

Glenstone Studios

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4643 Rookwood Ave

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Broad Ripple Trails

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2941 Schofield Ave, Unit 2941, Unit 2941

544 W 29th St

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2947 Schofield Ave, Unit 2947, Unit 2947

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The Pines at SoBro

Trails at Lakeside

4021 Clarendon Rd

The Domino

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3450 Graceland Ave

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THE COURTS OF MONON

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Marblehead

2930 N Dearborn St

727 Fairfield Ave

VILLAGE AT FALL CREEK

The Historic Bauer

Historic Dorchester

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Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairgrounds?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $996 | $590 | $1,400 |
| Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $669 | $2,348 |
| Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $545 | $5,862 |
| Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $626 | $2,465 |
| Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,182 | $1,090 | $2,455 |
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There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Indianapolis, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Villages at Mill Crossing priced from $545. East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $569. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages at Mill Crossing | 2THSFL | 2BR,1BA | $545 |
| East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $569 |
| Meridian Towers | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| Glenstone Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Oxmoor Indy | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| 34 North Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Nola Court Apartments | 1 Bed- 4442 | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
| Parkway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Meridian | The Penn | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Broad Ripple Trails | STUD-S | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, IN
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.37 price per square foot Balmoral 3 BR, 2 BA Apartment- 1,280 Sq. Ft. Model at Buckingham & Balmoral in the in the Martindale neighborhood starting from $1,755. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 2 bed / 2 bath Model at Ashton Park starting at $1,179 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the United Northeast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham & Balmoral | Balmoral 3 BR, 2 BA Apartment- 1,280 Sq. Ft. | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Ashton Park | 2 bed / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Star | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| 3326 Ruckle St, Unit Rear Apartment | 3326 Ruckle St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Oxmoor Indy | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 7 Pointe Apartments | Crimson | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Willow Brook | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 2941 Schofield Ave, Unit 2941 | 2941 Schofield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Parkway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairgrounds is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is The Villages at Mill Crossing which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,205.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?
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 46 regular apartments in Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds?
Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $174 which is $1,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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