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

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Helen Louise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Helen Louise Apartments

5822 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46219
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Braeburn Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Braeburn Village

2170 Braeburn East DrIndianapolis, IN 46219
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English Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

English Village

545 English Village DrIndianapolis, IN 46239
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Abbey Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Meadows

259 N Shortridge RdIndianapolis, IN 46219
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South Franklin Avenue, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Aerie on 11th Street6260 East 11th Street - Apt 3022BR,1BA$700
StonehengeStudioStudio,1BA$824
OlivewoodStudioStudio,1BA$825
Indy Town ApartmentsArlington Green 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$834
50 - SAXONY COURT APARTMENTSSaxony 2 Bd Standard2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paragon ParkThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.15
School 85Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment - 2 bedr...2BR,2BA$1.24
7302 East Washington Street, Unit A7302 East Washington StreetStudio ,1.5BA$1.04
60 - ADDISON APARTMENTS2nd/3rd Floor Standard2BR,1BA$0.95
Vistas Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Aerie on 11th Street6260 East 11th Street - Apt 3022BR,1BA$0.82
Braeburn Village2X1-502BR,1BA$1.19
Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Senior Living2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
50 - SAXONY COURT APARTMENTSSaxony 2 Bd Standard2BR,1BA$1.18
Indy Town ApartmentsArlington Green 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22

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South Franklin Avenue, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #224

Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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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