Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Canal Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (37 Rentals)

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$1,164 - $3,244Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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401 N Senate AveIndianapolis, IN 46204
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632 MLK Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

632 MLK Apartments

632 Dr Martin Luther King Jr StIndianapolis, IN 46202

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The Canal, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Canal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Canal area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Vivio on Tenth priced from $900. Senate Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable The Canal apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivio on Tenth0x1-442Studio,1BA$900
Senate ManorS.1 CStudio,1BA$930
Lockefield GardensStandard One Bedroom (SR3)1BR,1BA$991
Maryden on CentralThe Escape at MarydenStudio,1BA$1,005
Artistry IndyJacquelineStudio,1BA$1,019
Wesley PlacePeckStudio,1BA$1,026
The Assumption on Blaine1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
Gathyr ApartmentsBatesStudio,1BA$1,049
Madison LoftsThe Loft 1x1-L1BR,1BA$1,099
River West Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,124

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Canal, IN

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Canal area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value The Canal apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Assumption on Blaine starting at $1,775 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Concord neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Canal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Block2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
The Assumption on Blaine2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Gardens of Canal CourtTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1,184 - 1,194 Square Feet)2BR,2BA$1.28
Nine+EighteenThe Arch2BR,2BA$1.85
Townhomes at Fall Creek PlaceF2BR,1BA$1.61
The Riverside Apartment Homes2x1 Premium2BR,1BA$1.49
Penn Street Tower ApartmentsWabash: Floors 02-071BR,1BA$1.60
River West Flats2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Madison LoftsThe Loft 1x1-L1BR,1BA$1.63
Lockefield GardensStandard One Bedroom (S1) 1BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Canal, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the The Canal Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Canal Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Canal?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Canal is under $1,124.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Canal?

The cheapest apartment in The Canal is The Riverside Apartment Homes which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in The Canal costs $2,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Canal?

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 35 regular apartments in The Canal 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 The Canal?

Cheap apartments in The Canal have an average cost of $291 which is $2,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Canal.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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