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Mass Ave Arts District, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mass Ave Arts District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mass Ave Arts District area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at INDY FLATS priced from $705. Dunbar Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Mass Ave Arts District apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
INDY FLATSSherwood Std DStudio,1BA$705
Dunbar Court1 bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Devonshire Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$890
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$891
The WhitakerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Priscilla on PennsylvaniaStudio- 1st Floor CornerStudio,1BA$899
Madison ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Senate ManorS.1 CStudio,1BA$930
Trail SideA1BR,1BA$938
1010 CentralLoft 50%1BR,1BA$956

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mass Ave Arts District, IN

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mass Ave Arts District area is the $1.00 price per square foot loft Model at Shoemaker Building in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Mass Ave Arts District apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block starting at $1,999 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Riley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mass Ave Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shoemaker Buildingloft2BR,2BA$1.00
The Block2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
946 MLKB33BR,2BA$1.27
Maxwell ApartmentsLondon2BR,2BA$1.38
Gardens of Canal CourtOne Bedroom One Bath (992 Square Feet)1BR,1BA$1.37
Indy Colonial Apartments3111BR,1BA$1.05
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$0.93
Trail SideA1BR,1BA$1.12
Dunbar Court1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
The Washington2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47

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Your Guide to Picking the Perfect Indianapolis Neighborhood for Student Renters

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mass Ave Arts District, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Indianapolis. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mass Ave Arts District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mass Ave Arts District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mass Ave Arts District is under $956.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mass Ave Arts District?

The cheapest apartment in Mass Ave Arts District is Dunbar Court which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Mass Ave Arts District costs $3,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mass Ave Arts District?

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 56 regular apartments in Mass Ave Arts District 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 Mass Ave Arts District?

Cheap apartments in Mass Ave Arts District have an average cost of $260 which is $3,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mass Ave Arts District.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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