Cheap Homes for Rent in Riley Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $800 (14 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Riley area of Indianapolis.

property at 230 E 9th St

$1,200 - $3,477

1 Bedroom Rentals

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230 E 9th St

IndianapolisIN46204
property at 230 E 9th St

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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230 E 9th St, Unit 304, Unit 304

230 E 9th St
IndianapolisIN46204
property at 1529 E Ohio St

$1,299

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1529 E Ohio St

IndianapolisIN46201

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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 632MLK priced from $200. INDY FLATS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $655. Here are the most affordable Riley apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
632MLKWaiting ListStudio,1BA$200
INDY FLATSSherwood Std DStudio,1BA$655
Dunbar CourtStudioStudio,1BA$665
Priscilla on PennsylvaniaStudio- 1st Floor CornerStudio,1BA$799
The WashingtonStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley, IN

As of April 16, 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 $2,499 with a $1.41 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$1.41
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 Vonnegut II1BR,1BA$1.34
Trail SideA1BR,1BA$1.12
522 Fletcher Ave*ONE FREE MONTH OF RENT* 522 Fletcher Ave - 1 ...1BR,1BA$1.40
1010 CentralBunker 60%1BR,1BA$1.53
Utomin Apartments1 Bedroom Sublevel1BR,1BA$1.37

Frequently Asked Questions about Riley

What type of rentals are currently available in Riley?

There are currently 212 Apartments for Rent in Riley, IN with pricing that ranges from $200 to $7,290. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riley ranging from $845 to $5,000.

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 $845 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,108.

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