Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Franklin Avenue Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SUITES OF IRVINGTON

5730 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46219
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Helen Louise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Helen Louise Apartments

5822 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46219
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Cheapest Available South Franklin Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Franklin Avenue area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Active Living priced from $715. Olivewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $719. Here are the most affordable South Franklin Avenue apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Active LivingStudioStudio,1BA$715
OlivewoodStudioStudio,1BA$719
StonehengeStudioStudio,1BA$749
The Aerie on 11th Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 203492BR,1BA$775
Indy Town ApartmentsGreenway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Franklin Avenue, IN

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Franklin Avenue area is the $0.94 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Paragon Park in the in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,149. The second greatest value South Franklin Avenue apartment is the 7302 East Washington Street Model at 7302 East Washington Street, Unit A starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Franklin Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paragon ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
7302 East Washington Street, Unit A7302 East Washington StreetStudio ,1.5BA$1.04
60 - ADDISON APARTMENTSLeasing Specials2BR,1BA$0.95
The Vistas Apartment Homes2x1,5 Townhome Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.10
The Aerie on 11th Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 203492BR,1BA$0.87
Wyndham Hall Senior1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.40
50 - SAXONY COURT APARTMENTSSaxony Court- Two Bedroom Upgraded Unit in the ...2BR,1BA$1.15
Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Active Living1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Indy Town ApartmentsGreenway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Parkhaven Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Franklin Avenue, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #211

Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Franklin Avenue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Franklin Avenue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Franklin Avenue is under $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Franklin Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in South Franklin Avenue is Indy Town Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in South Franklin Avenue costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Franklin Avenue?

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 11 regular apartments in South Franklin Avenue 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 South Franklin Avenue?

Cheap apartments in South Franklin Avenue have an average cost of $166 which is $1,934 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Franklin Avenue.

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