
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (78 Rentals)
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2930 N Dearborn St, Unit A

Meridian Towers

Glenstone Studios

3165 Station St, Unit B

3165 Station St

34 North Apartments

3235 N Kenwood Ave

The Star

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3340 N Meridian St

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CityView on Meridian

Willow Brook

3709-3711 Kinnear Ave

Fallwood

3241 Guilford Ave

415 W 39th St

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2949 Adams St

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The Villages at Mill Crossing

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2930 N Dearborn St

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727 Fairfield Ave

The Historic Bauer

3763 Broadway St

Historic Dorchester

Oxmoor Indy

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Winston

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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 | $1,081 | $599 | $1,400 |
| Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $599 | $1,720 |
| Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $845 | $4,909 |
| Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $1,199 | $2,105 |
| Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,494 | $1,025 | $3,983 |
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There are currently 78 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 Studio unit found at Meridian Towers priced from $619. Glenstone Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Towers | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $619 |
| Glenstone Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| Oxmoor Indy | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $703 |
| 34 North Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| 3519 Balsam Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Meridian | The Penn | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Parkway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Star | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Monon Walk Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, IN
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.16 price per square foot Buckingham 3 BR, 2 BA Apartment 1,815 Sq Ft. Model at Buckingham & Balmoral in the in the Martindale neighborhood starting from $2,105. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the Garnet Model at 7 Pointe Apartments starting at $1,069 with a $0.99 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 | Buckingham 3 BR, 2 BA Apartment 1,815 Sq Ft. | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 7 Pointe Apartments | Garnet | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Harbour Pointe | The Islander | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| 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 |
| Fallwood | 1 Bed/1.5 Ba Den Up | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Maple Court | 2 Bed Original | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Monon Walk Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
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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 $810.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?
The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is Oxmoor Indy which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $2,475.
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 38 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 $244 which is $2,231 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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