
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Canal Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $600 (59 Rentals)
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The Canal, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Canal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canal Studio Apartments | $1,377 | $665 | $3,313 |
| The Canal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $649 | $4,071 |
| The Canal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $850 | $6,669 |
| The Canal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $1,199 | $6,654 |
| The Canal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,071 | $600 | $5,499 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Canal Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available The Canal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Canal area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Volrath priced from $649. Dunbar Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable The Canal apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volrath | **Free Month of Rent ** 128 E Palmer St - Studio | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Dunbar Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| Priscilla on Pennsylvania | Studio- 1st Floor Corner | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| River West Flats | One Bedroom One Bath - The Driftwood | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
| Artistry Indy | Edie (EcoSuite) | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Edge 35 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $957 |
| Senate Manor | 1.1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Lockefield Gardens | Standard One Bedroom (SR3) | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| Riley Towers | SD | Studio,1BA | $1,062 |
| 9 On Canal | Studio - Manchester | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Canal, IN
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Canal area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $2,639. The second greatest value The Canal apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Assumption on Blaine starting at $1,395 with a $1.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Block | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| The Assumption on Blaine | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Mansion Row - Where Historic Charm Meets Modern Convenience! | 7178B1 Traditional 2x2 (1100 sqft) | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Wesmont | Two Bedroom - Body and Soul | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| The Riverside Apartment Homes | 2x1 Townhome Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Penn Street Tower Apartments | Wabash: Floors 10-12 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Nine+Eighteen | The Central | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Volrath | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| River West Flats | One Bedroom One Bath - The Driftwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Lockefield Gardens | Standard One Bedroom (S1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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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 $1,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Canal?
The cheapest apartment in The Canal is Volrath which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in The Canal costs $2,122.
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 85 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 $373 which is $1,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Canal.
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