
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $504 (189 Rentals)
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The Sheldrake Apartments

Meridian Towers

Dunbar Court

INDY FLATS

The Marleigh

34 North Apartments

1702 W Michigan St, Unit 10

Maple Court

3507 N Pennsylvania St, Unit 2
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3507 N Pennsylvania St

The Washington

1509 W 28th St

1733 N. Meridian

269 N Addison St

The Star

Parkway

Priscilla on Pennsylvania

The Meridian

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Residences at Lawnview

103 E 9th St, Unit 32

1330 W 32nd St

Wildwood Village Apartments

1254 W 23rd St

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River West Flats

Lockefield Gardens

1327 W 32nd St

1468 W 32nd St

The Riverside Apartment Homes

264 N Holmes Ave

538 W 29th St

264 N Holmes Ave

Abney Lake

Canal Square
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2322 Paris Ave

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Riverside, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,262 | $579 | $3,027 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $622 | $3,600 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $744 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $925 | $6,595 |
| Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $600 | $3,748 |
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There are currently 189 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Meridian Towers priced from $629. Dunbar Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Towers | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| Dunbar Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| INDY FLATS | Sherwood Std D | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Oxmoor Indy | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Sheldrake Apartments | Studio Hybrid | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| 34 North Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Maple Court | 1 Bed Original | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| 1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| St. Regis | The Pierre | 1BR,1BA | $793 |
| Priscilla on Pennsylvania | Studio- 1st Floor Corner | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IN
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.14 price per square foot B3 Model at 946 MLK in the in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1902 N Talbott St starting at $1,250 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 946 MLK | B3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 1902 N Talbott St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Residences at Lawnview | Two Bedroom One Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| The Star | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Meridian Plaza | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Proctor Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Davlan | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Meridian | The Delaware | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Oxmoor Indy | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Oxmoor Indy which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?
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 85 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $201 which is $1,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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