Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (78 Rentals)

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property at 3165 Station St

$699 - $749

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3165 Station St

IndianapolisIN46218

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property at 3450 Graceland Ave

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3450 Graceland Ave

IndianapolisIN46208
property at 4155 Graceland Ave

$1,100 - $2,400

1 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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4155 Graceland Ave

IndianapolisIN46208
property at 2949 Adams St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2949 Adams St

IndianapolisIN46218
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Charmwood Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charmwood Terrace

3419 N Pennsylvania StIndianapolis, IN 46205
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Parkside At Tarkington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside At Tarkington

3901 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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THE COURTS OF MONON
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

THE COURTS OF MONON

3605-3609 Balsam AveIndianapolis, IN 46205
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Marblehead
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marblehead

3310 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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VILLAGE AT FALL CREEK
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

VILLAGE AT FALL CREEK

3520-3534 Fall Creek Parkway North DrIndianapolis, IN 46205
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727 Fairfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

727 Fairfield Ave

727 Fairfield AveIndianapolis, IN 46205
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The Historic Bauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Historic Bauer

3720 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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Historic Dorchester
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Historic Dorchester

3720 N Pennsylvania StIndianapolis, IN 46205
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Oxmoor Indy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oxmoor Indy

3640 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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Winston
1 Bedroom Apartments

Winston

3630 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian TowersStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$619
Glenstone StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$665
Oxmoor Indy1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
East Village at Avondale Meadows ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$703
34 North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
3519 Balsam Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$775
The MeridianThe PennStudio,1BA$799
Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Star2 Bed2BR,1BA$799
Monon Walk ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Buckingham & BalmoralBuckingham 3 BR, 2 BA Apartment 1,815 Sq Ft.3BR,2BA$1.16
7 Pointe ApartmentsGarnet2BR,2BA$0.99
East Village at Avondale Meadows ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.14
Harbour PointeThe Islander2BR,1.5BA$1.24
The Star2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.76
3326 Ruckle St, Unit Rear Apartment3326 Ruckle St1BR,1.5BA$1.19
Oxmoor Indy3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.00
Fallwood1 Bed/1.5 Ba Den Up1BR,1.5BA$1.22
Maple Court2 Bed Original2BR,1BA$1.23
Monon Walk ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35

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Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #123

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

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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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