
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Joseph Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (94 Rentals)
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Line Lofts

INDY FLATS

Dunbar Court

St. Agnes Apartments

Priscilla on Pennsylvania

The Davlan

125 E 17th St

Artistry Indy

The Whitaker
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Devonshire Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis

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9 On Canal

Traymore Apartments

Trail Side

Gathyr Apartments

919 Broadway St

Circle City

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Indy Downtown Colonial Apartments

670 E 17th St
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The Assembly

Riley Towers

800 Capitol

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Lockerbie Flats

Wesley Place

Drake Street Garden Homes

The E'Laan

Lockerbie Lofts
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Wesmont

Circa Apartments

450 Massachusetts Ave

Penn Street Tower Apartments

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829 N Pennsylvania St, Unit 1C

333 Penn Apartments

1801 N Broadway St

The Stella

Nine+Eighteen

Canal Square
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Gardens of Canal Court

The Continental Towers at Vermont Place

Axis

946 MLK

Temple Lofts

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1835 N Pennsylvania St, Unit B

802 N Meridian St

Cosmopolitan on the Canal

Garden Arch Apartments

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St Joseph, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Joseph?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Studio Apartments | $1,258 | $655 | $4,209 |
| St Joseph 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $497 | $4,701 |
| St Joseph 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $515 | $6,409 |
| St Joseph 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,178 | $2,159 | $7,933 |
| St Joseph 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,134 | $4,726 | $5,543 |
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There are currently 94 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the St Joseph Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available St Joseph Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Joseph area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at INDY FLATS priced from $655. St. Agnes Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable St Joseph apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDY FLATS | Sherwood Std D | Studio,1BA | $655 |
| St. Agnes Apartments | Studio- Standard 2nd -5th* | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Priscilla on Pennsylvania | Studio- 1st Floor Corner | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Davlan | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $846 |
| Artistry Indy | Edie (EcoSuite) | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| The Whitaker | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 1010 Central | Depot 50% | 1BR,1BA | $883 |
| Devonshire Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $891 |
| 9 On Canal | Studio - Stockholm | Studio,1BA | $910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Joseph, IN
As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Joseph area is the $0.97 price per square foot loft Model at Shoemaker Building in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value St Joseph apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block starting at $2,639 with a $1.49 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoemaker Building | loft | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| The Block | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Maxwell Apartments | London | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Line Lofts | The Intuition 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Davlan | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| The E'Laan | The Vonnegut II | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Drake Street Garden Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Trail Side | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Washington | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSt Joseph, Indianapolis, IN
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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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!
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 $910.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Joseph?
The cheapest apartment in St Joseph is INDY FLATS which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in St Joseph costs $5,134.
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 111 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 $328 which is $4,806 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Joseph.
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