Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Joseph Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (109 Rentals)

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St Joseph, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Joseph Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Joseph area of Indianapolis, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Line Lofts priced from $563. INDY FLATS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable St Joseph apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Line LoftsThe Inspiration 30%2BR,1BA$563
INDY FLATSSherwood Std DStudio,1BA$705
Devonshire Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$890
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$891
The WhitakerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Madison ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Senate ManorS.1 CStudio,1BA$930
Trail SideA1BR,1BA$938
1010 CentralLoft 50%1BR,1BA$956
Traymore ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Joseph, IN

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Joseph area is the $1.00 price per square foot loft Model at Shoemaker Building in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value St Joseph apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block starting at $1,999 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Riley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Joseph apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shoemaker Buildingloft2BR,2BA$1.00
The Block2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
Indy Colonial ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Gardens of Canal CourtOne Bedroom One Bath (970 - 976 Square Feet)1BR,1BA$1.32
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$0.93
PavillionTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.41
Trail SideA1BR,1BA$1.12
The Washington2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
College Manor1 BR1BR,1BA$1.48
The WhitakerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St Joseph, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including St Joseph, Indianapolis, and the greater Indianapolis area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the St Joseph Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Joseph Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St Joseph?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Joseph is under $960.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Joseph?

The cheapest apartment in St Joseph is INDY FLATS which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in St Joseph costs $4,415.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Joseph?

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 59 regular apartments in St Joseph 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 St Joseph?

Cheap apartments in St Joseph have an average cost of $122 which is $4,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Joseph.

Expert Rental Resources

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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