Cheap Homes for Rent in the Riley Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $850 (12 Rentals)

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230 E 9th St

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Cheapest Available Riley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riley area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Dunbar Court priced from $675. INDY FLATS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Riley apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dunbar CourtStudioStudio,1BA$675
INDY FLATSSherwood Std DStudio,1BA$675
1515-1517 E Michigan Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
St. RegisThe Pierre1BR,1BA$793
Priscilla on PennsylvaniaStudio- 1st Floor CornerStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley, IN

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riley area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Riley apartment is the B3 Model at 946 MLK starting at $1,820 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Near North Indianapolis 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.
The Block3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
946 MLKB33BR,2BA$1.14
Line LoftsThe Intuition 60%2BR,1BA$1.36
1621 Broadway St, Unit Holy Life MBC apartments1621 Broadway St2BR,1BA$1.44
The Davlan2-12BR,1BA$0.95
The McKayMcKay 1B 8311BR,1BA$1.48
522 Fletcher Ave*ONE FREE MONTH OF RENT* 522 Fletcher Ave - 1 ...1BR,1BA$1.37
1515-1517 E Michigan Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
The Washington2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
College Manor1 BR1BR,1BA$1.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Riley

What type of rentals are currently available in Riley?

There are currently 221 Apartments for Rent in Riley, IN with pricing that ranges from $544 to $11,680. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riley ranging from $1,285 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riley ranges from $1,285 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,253.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riley range from $799 to $8,628, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,259. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,864.

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