
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ransom Place Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (58 Rentals)
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Ransom Place, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ransom Place?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ransom Place Studio Apartments | $1,179 | $660 | $1,939 |
| Ransom Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $825 | $4,071 |
| Ransom Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $969 | $5,444 |
| Ransom Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $1,971 | $4,370 |
| Ransom Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $949 | $3,712 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ransom Place Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Ransom Place Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ransom Place area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Dunbar Court priced from $660. INDY FLATS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Ransom Place apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $660 |
| INDY FLATS | Sherwood Std D | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| St. Agnes Apartments | Studio- Large 5th* | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Madison Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Wesley Place | Peck | Studio,1BA | $803 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $891 |
| The Whitaker | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Priscilla on Pennsylvania | Studio- 1st Floor Corner | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Traymore Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Senate Manor | S.1 C | Studio,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ransom Place, IN
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ransom Place area is the $0.97 price per square foot loft Model at Shoemaker Building in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Ransom Place apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at The Block starting at $1,849 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Riley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ransom Place apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoemaker Building | loft | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| The Block | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Gardens of Canal Court | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,184 - 1,194 Square Feet) | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Indy Colonial Apartments | 311 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Van Dyke | Van Dyke 1B 830 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Madison Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Washington | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Whitaker | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Traymore Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRansom Place, Indianapolis, IN
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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ransom Place Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ransom Place?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ransom Place is under $930.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ransom Place?
The cheapest apartment in Ransom Place is Madison Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Ransom Place costs $2,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ransom Place?
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 76 regular apartments in Ransom Place 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 Ransom Place?
Cheap apartments in Ransom Place have an average cost of $348 which is $2,352 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ransom Place.
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