Cheap Homes for Rent in Indy East Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Indy East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Indy East area of Indianapolis, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Courts Apartment Homes priced from $929. 412 N Bradley Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Indy East apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Courts Apartment Homes2x1 Classic2BR,1BA$929
412 N Bradley Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Minnie HartmanThe Lillie 50%2BR,1BA$1,136
945 Woodruff Place Middle Drive#42BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Indy East, IN

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Indy East area is the $1.04 price per square foot #4 Model at 945 Woodruff Place Middle Drive in the in the Martindale neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Indy East apartment is the 1134 N Dearborn St Model at 1134 N Dearborn St, Unit B starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Martindale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Indy East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
945 Woodruff Place Middle Drive#42BR,1.5BA$1.04
1134 N Dearborn St, Unit B1134 N Dearborn St3BR,1BA$0.90
3312 E 9th St, Unit 33123312 E 9th St3BR,2BA$1.27
3310 E 9th St, Unit 3310 E 9th3310 E 9th St3BR,2BA$2.18
Minnie HartmanThe Lillie 60%2BR,1BA$1.34
The Courts Apartment Homes2x1 Classic2BR,1BA$1.19
412 N Bradley Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Indy East

What type of rentals are currently available in Indy East?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in Indy East, IN with pricing that ranges from $550 to $8,243. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Indy East ranging from $500 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Indy East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Indy East ranges from $500 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,267.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Indy East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Indy East range from $925 to $3,048, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,095.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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