
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (193 Rentals)
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The Sheldrake Apartments

Meridian Towers

INDY FLATS

Dunbar Court

34 North Apartments

Maple Court Apartments - Where City Convenience Meets Neighborhood Charm!

3014 W 10th St, Unit 2

1341 W Congress Ave

Traymore Apartments
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1733 N. Meridian

The Star

Priscilla on Pennsylvania

The Meridian

Parkway

The Washington

St. Agnes Apartments

3623 Graceland Ave, Unit 3623 Graceland Ave

The Fields Apartment Homes

3534 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St
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The Riverside Apartment Homes

The Davlan

2060 N Delaware St, Unit 12

544 W 29th St

Devonshire Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis

Wildwood Village Apartments

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9 On Canal

River West Flats

Woods at Oak Crossing

Indy Christian Place Apartments LLC
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1918 W Washington St, Unit 1 Bedroom

1322 W 26th St

Circle City

2060 N Delaware St, Unit Apt 3

Lockefield Gardens

Mansion Row - Where Historic Charm Meets Modern Convenience!

1468 W 32nd St

1065 W 33rd St

3722-3724 N Illinois St

Riley Towers
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Abney Lake

3450 Graceland Ave

Wesley Place

The Parkview

Drake Street Garden Homes

Ralston Apartments

Buckingham & Balmoral

Stadium Lofts & Flats

The Delaware Apartments

Riverview
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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 | $1,121 | $200 | $3,505 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $699 | $4,071 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $749 | $5,130 |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $950 | $5,225 |
| Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $600 | $5,817 |
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There are currently 193 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 632MLK priced from $200. Meridian Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $629. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 632MLK | Waiting List | Studio,1BA | $200 |
| Meridian Towers | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| INDY FLATS | Sherwood Std D | Studio,1BA | $655 |
| Dunbar Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| Oxmoor Indy | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| 34 North Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Wildwood Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Priscilla on Pennsylvania | Studio- 1st Floor Corner | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Parkway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IN
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside 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 Riverside apartment is the 1137 W 21st St Model at 1137 W 21st St starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Cheswick Place 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoemaker Building | loft | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| 1137 W 21st St | 1137 W 21st St | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Woods at Oak Crossing | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| The Star | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Oxmoor Indy | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Davlan | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Meridian | The Delaware | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Fields Apartment Homes | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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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 $2,090.
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 144 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 $337 which is $1,753 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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