Cheap Homes for Rent in the Riley Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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230 E 9th St

IndianapolisIN46204

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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 INDY FLATS priced from $705. 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$705
Priscilla on PennsylvaniaStudio- 1st Floor CornerStudio,1BA$799
The Davlan2-12BR,1BA$846
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$891
Circle CityS8 Van DykeStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley, IN

As of July 15, 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 $2,020 with a $1.27 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$1.27
Gardens of Canal CourtTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1,311 Square Feet)2BR,2BA$1.34
Maxwell ApartmentsAthens2BR,2BA$1.35
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$0.93
Line LoftsThe Intuition 60%2BR,1BA$1.36
The Davlan2-12BR,1BA$0.95
1010 CentralDepot 60%1BR,1BA$1.45
522 Fletcher Ave*ONE FREE MONTH OF RENT* 522 Fletcher Ave - 1 ...1BR,1BA$1.40
The Washington2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Riley

What type of rentals are currently available in Riley?

There are currently 215 Apartments for Rent in Riley, IN with pricing that ranges from $544 to $7,091. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riley ranging from $1,050 to $6,000.

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 $1,050 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,416.

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 $7,091, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,349 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,022.

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