
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Riley Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $200 (45 Rentals)


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Riley, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Riley Studio Apartments | $1,239 | $200 | $3,495 |
| Riley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $544 | $4,071 |
| Riley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $650 | $6,669 |
| Riley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,286 | $799 | $6,538 |
| Riley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,441 | $4,441 | $4,441 |
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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 $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riley?
The cheapest apartment in Riley is INDY FLATS which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Riley costs $4,441.
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 106 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 $256 which is $4,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riley.
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