
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Village Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (28 Rentals)
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Pine Glen

Madison Lofts

1320 1/2 Norton Ave, Unit 2

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Dawson Village

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City Heights

Capital Place

522 Fletcher Ave

2770 S East St

Lofts on Madison

Edge 35

Fox Club
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Hanna Village

The Assumption on Blaine

Emhardt Apartments

2231 Union St

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1338 Barth Ave

Union Square

Pinnex
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Forte

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Garfield Place

528 E Raymond St

2826 S Pennsylvania St
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South Village, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Village Studio Apartments | $1,386 | $1,050 | $2,211 |
| South Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $799 | $2,747 |
| South Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $775 | $7,506 |
| South Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $1,045 | $4,335 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Village Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available South Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Village area of Indianapolis, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at One Somerset Apartments priced from $775. Pine Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable South Village apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Somerset Apartments | One Somerset - 1 Bed/1 Bath* Call about our Mov... | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Pine Glen | Maple Vintage | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Madison Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Thompson Village Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Garfield Park Village | 2/1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| City Heights | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Capital Place | Two Bedroom One Bath TH | 2BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| Lofts on Madison | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Hanna Village | Camden | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Fox Club | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Village, IN
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Village area is the $1.10 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Fox Club in the in the Shelby Street-Epler Avenue neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value South Village apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Emhardt Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Concord neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Club | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| Emhardt Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Capital Place | Two Bedroom One Bath TH | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Assumption on Blaine | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Pine Glen | Maple Vintage | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Dawson Village | 2 BR/1 BA - Partial Remodeled Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| City Heights | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Madison Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Garfield Park Village | 2/1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Thompson Village Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Village, Indianapolis, IN
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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Village is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Village?
The cheapest apartment in South Village is Pine Glen which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in South Village costs $12,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Village?
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 41 regular apartments in South Village 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 Village?
Cheap apartments in South Village have an average cost of $193 which is $12,532 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Village.
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