Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (87 Rentals)

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property at 4643 Rookwood Ave

$750

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$750

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$750

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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4643 Rookwood Ave

IndianapolisIN46208

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property at 4021 Clarendon Rd

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4021 Clarendon Rd

IndianapolisIN46208
property at 3450 Graceland Ave

$1,075

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$1,075

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3450 Graceland Ave

IndianapolisIN46208

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property at 4155 Graceland Ave

$1,100 - $2,400

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4155 Graceland Ave

IndianapolisIN46208
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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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727 Fairfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

727 Fairfield Ave

727 Fairfield AveIndianapolis, IN 46205
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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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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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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oxmoor Indy

3640 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$649
Oxmoor Indy1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
34 North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Nola Court Apartments1 Bed- 44421BR,1BA$774
Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The MeridianThe PennStudio,1BA$799
Broad Ripple TrailsSTUD-SStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Buckingham & BalmoralBalmoral 3 BR, 2 BA Apartment- 1,280 Sq. Ft.3BR,2BA$1.37
Ashton Park2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.04
East Village at Avondale Meadows ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.12
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
7 Pointe ApartmentsCrimson1BR,1BA$1.21
Willow BrookTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
2941 Schofield Ave, Unit 29412941 Schofield Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN

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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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