Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (106 Rentals)

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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

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4155 Graceland Ave

IndianapolisIN46208
property at 5890 N Rural St

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5890 N Rural St

IndianapolisIN46220

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property at 4002 Rookwood Ave

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4002 Rookwood Ave, Unit 2

4002 Rookwood Ave
IndianapolisIN46208

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Charmwood Terrace
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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages at Mill Crossing2THSFL2BR,1BA$545
East Village at Avondale Meadows ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$569
Meridian TowersStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$629
Glenstone StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$665
Oxmoor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
34 North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Maple CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
The MeridianThe PennStudio,1BA$799
The Star2 Bed2BR,1BA$799
Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, IN

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.03 price per square foot 4143 Central Ave Model at 4143 Central Ave, Unit 4143 in the in the United Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the C2 Model at East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Martindale 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.
4143 Central Ave, Unit 41434143 Central Ave3BR,1BA$1.03
East Village at Avondale Meadows ApartmentsC23BR,2BA$1.12
7 Pointe ApartmentsJade3BR,2BA$1.00
Chateau in the Woods2 Bd/2 Ba Large BRDX2BR,2BA$1.04
Ashton Park2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 622092BR,2BA$0.92
The Star2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.76
3326 Ruckle St, Unit Rear Apartment3326 Ruckle St1BR,1.5BA$1.19
Oxmoor Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.00
Fallwood1 Bed/1.5 Ba Den Up1BR,1.5BA$1.31
Maple CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$1.32

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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 $1,550.

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 39 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 $198 which is $1,352 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.

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