Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riley Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (117 Rentals)

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9 On Canal
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$910 - $3,315
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$910 - $3,315
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9 On Canal

335 W 9th StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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539 Fletcher Ave
$1,400
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539 Fletcher Ave

539 Fletcher AveIndianapolis, IN 46203
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Riley, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riley area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at INDY FLATS priced from $655. Priscilla on Pennsylvania has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Riley apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
INDY FLATSSherwood Std DStudio,1BA$655
Priscilla on PennsylvaniaStudio- 1st Floor CornerStudio,1BA$799
The Davlan2-12BR,1BA$846
1010 CentralLoft 50%1BR,1BA$874
The WhitakerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Devonshire Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$890
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$891
9 On CanalStudio - StockholmStudio,1BA$910
Indy Christian Place Apartments LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 397241BR,1BA$930
Trail SideA1BR,1BA$938

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley, IN

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shoemaker Buildingloft2BR,2BA$0.97
The Block3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.49
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$0.93
Line LoftsThe Intuition 60%2BR,1BA$1.36
The Davlan2-12BR,1BA$0.95
The E'LaanThe Vonnegut1BR,1BA$1.48
Trail SideA1BR,1BA$1.12
Van DykeVan Dyke 1B 8301BR,1BA$1.55
522 Fletcher Ave*ONE FREE MONTH OF RENT* 522 Fletcher Ave - 1 ...1BR,1BA$1.40
The Washington2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Indianapolis, IN. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riley is under $938.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riley?

The cheapest apartment in Riley is INDY FLATS which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Riley costs $4,769.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riley?

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 100 regular apartments in Riley 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 Riley?

Cheap apartments in Riley have an average cost of $259 which is $4,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riley.

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