
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Franklin Avenue Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (24 Rentals)
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7051 E 11th St

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Stonehenge

Olivewood

7032 E 10th St
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South Franklin Avenue, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Franklin Avenue?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Franklin Avenue Studio Apartments | $910 | $790 | $1,250 |
South Franklin Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $970 | $325 | $1,396 |
South Franklin Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,266 | $700 | $2,235 |
South Franklin Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $1,325 | $2,315 |
South Franklin Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $1,845 | $2,245 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Franklin Avenue Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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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 2 Beds unit found at The Aerie on 11th Street priced from $700. Stonehenge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $824. Here are the most affordable South Franklin Avenue apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Aerie on 11th Street | 6260 East 11th Street - Apt 302 | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Stonehenge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $824 |
Olivewood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Indy Town Apartments | Arlington Green 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $834 |
50 - SAXONY COURT APARTMENTS | Saxony 2 Bd Standard | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Franklin Avenue, IN
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Franklin Avenue area is the $1.15 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Paragon Park in the in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,539. The second greatest value South Franklin Avenue apartment is the Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment - 2 bedr... Model at School 85 starting at $1,610 with a $1.24 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Paragon Park | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
School 85 | Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment - 2 bedr... | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
7302 East Washington Street, Unit A | 7302 East Washington Street | Studio ,1.5BA | $1.04 |
60 - ADDISON APARTMENTS | 2nd/3rd Floor Standard | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Vistas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
The Aerie on 11th Street | 6260 East 11th Street - Apt 302 | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Braeburn Village | 2X1-50 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Senior Living | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
50 - SAXONY COURT APARTMENTS | Saxony 2 Bd Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Indy Town Apartments | Arlington Green 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 $965.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Franklin Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in South Franklin Avenue is Parkhaven Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in South Franklin Avenue costs $2,045.
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 12 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 $429 which is $1,616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Franklin Avenue.
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