
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ransom Place Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (76 Rentals)
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Dunbar Court

1733 N. Meridian

Priscilla on Pennsylvania

The Washington

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The Davlan

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9 On Canal

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800 Capitol

Wesley Place

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Vanguard at 16 Tech

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The Stella

Nine+Eighteen

Gardens of Canal Court

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55 S Harding St, Unit 210, Unit 210

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Pulliam Square

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The Jordan

Barbee

Windsor

PICCADILLY

The Harrison

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The Whitaker

Canal Gardens

Senate Manor

The Seminole

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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 | $1,210 | $655 | $3,331 |
| Ransom Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $780 | $4,071 |
| Ransom Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $846 | $6,669 |
| Ransom Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $1,900 | $5,115 |
| Ransom Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $979 | $5,470 |
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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 INDY FLATS priced from $655. Dunbar Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable Ransom Place apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDY FLATS | Sherwood Std D | Studio,1BA | $655 |
| Dunbar Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| 1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Priscilla on Pennsylvania | Studio- 1st Floor Corner | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Washington | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The Davlan | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $846 |
| Indy Christian Place Apartments LLC | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 41138 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $891 |
| 9 On Canal | Studio - Stockholm | Studio,1BA | $910 |
| Indy Downtown Colonial Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46970 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ransom Place, IN
As of May 03, 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 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block starting at $2,639 with a $1.49 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 | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Davlan | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Drake Street Garden Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Van Dyke | Van Dyke 1B 830 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Penn Street Tower Apartments | Wabash: Floors 10-12 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Apollo & Aurora Apartments | Alabama | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The McKay | McKay 1B 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ransom Place?
The cheapest apartment in Ransom Place is 1733 N. Meridian which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Ransom Place costs $2,130.
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 $400 which is $1,730 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ransom Place.
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