Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Franklin Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $810 (19 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available South Franklin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Franklin area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerson Village priced from $938. Overlook at Valley Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,051. Here are the most affordable South Franklin apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerson VillageCardinal1BR, 1BA$938
Overlook at Valley Ridge ApartmentsA - Mohawk1BR, 1BA$1,051
Heathmoore - Indianapolis1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,145
Keeneland Crest ApartmentsBrentwood2BR, 2BA$1,158
BrixtonChatham 2.1 - 2.12BR, 1BA$1,184

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Franklin, IN

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Franklin area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4x2 Model at Kinwood Place in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $2,008. The second greatest value South Franklin apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Coventry Park Village in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting at $1,899 with a $1.42 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Franklin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kinwood Place4x24BR, 2BA$1.35
Coventry Park Village2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome2BR, 2.5BA$1.42
Redwood IndianapolisBreezewood2BR, 2BA$1.48
Lakes of WindsorWinchester2BR, 1BA$1.39
BrixtonChatham 2.1 - 2.12BR, 1BA$1.38
Keeneland Crest ApartmentsBristol1BR, 1BA$1.48
Arlington Farms1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.73
Latitudes ApartmentsThe Sundial 1 BR 1 BA1BR, 1BA$1.62
Overlook at Valley Ridge ApartmentsA1 - Champlain1BR, 1BA$1.62
Emerson VillageCardinal1BR, 1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Franklin Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Franklin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Franklin Apartment is $938 at Emerson Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Franklin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Franklin is starting from $1,158 at Keeneland Crest Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Latitudes Apartments and starts from $1,670.

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