
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $499 (108 Rentals)
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Glenstone Studios

3763 Broadway St

3165 Station St, Unit B

3165 Station St

6124 Hillside Ave

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Maple Court

3507 N Pennsylvania St, Unit 2

3056 N Olney St
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The Star

Parkway

The Meridian

3536-3538 N Parker Ave

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2943 Schofield Ave, Unit 2943

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Monon Walk

3021 N Olney St

Willow Brook

3709-3711 Kinnear Ave

Blackburn Terrace

3241 Guilford Ave

5347 N College Ave
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Fallwood

3450 Graceland Ave

Brockton

1136-1138 Fairfield Ave

3135 Forest Manor Ave

3602 E Fall Creek Pkwy N Dr

3130 Broadway St

4155 Graceland Ave

The Domino

3154 N Gale St
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Broad Ripple Flats

916-918 Fairfield Ave

3943-3945 Cornelius Ave

3618 N Capitol Ave, Unit 3618

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Charmwood Terrace

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Parkside At Tarkington
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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 | $1,151 | $629 | $1,400 |
| Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $675 | $1,720 |
| Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $799 | $4,590 |
| Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $795 | $2,037 |
| Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,269 | $975 | $3,802 |
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There are currently 108 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 $629. Glenstone Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. 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 | $629 |
| Glenstone Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| 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 |
| Maple Court | 1 Bed Original | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Evergreen on the Monon, LLC | 1BD/1Bth | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| The Star | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| Parkway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, IN
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.29 price per square foot 612 E 46th St Model at 612 E 46th St, Unit 612 E 46th Street in the in the Keystone-Monon neighborhood starting from $1,800. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 612 E 46th St, Unit 612 E 46th Street | 612 E 46th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 7 Pointe Apartments | Garnet | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| The Star | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| 3326 Ruckle St, Unit Rear Apartment | 3326 Ruckle St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Meridian Plaza | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Broad Ripple Flats | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Fallwood | 1 Bed/1.5 Ba Den Up | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Stanton Apartments | 2B-SR | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Oxmoor Indy | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Maple Court | 1 Bed Original | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 Oxmoor Indy which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,265.
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 23 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 $191 which is $1,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.
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