
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Canal Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $600 (17 Rentals)
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Dunbar Court

Lockefield Gardens

615 W 10th St, Unit Downstairs
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Canal Square

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Rise on Meridian

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632 MLK Apartments
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 |
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The Canal Studio Apartments | $1,371 | $640 | $3,260 |
The Canal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $875 | $4,010 |
The Canal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $625 | $9,099 |
The Canal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,370 | $1,995 | $6,310 |
The Canal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $655 | $600 | $989 |
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There are currently 17 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 4 Beds unit found at Vivio on Tenth priced from $600. Lockefield Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here are the most affordable The Canal apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vivio on Tenth | Per Bedroom - 4x2 D2 1158sf | 4BR,2BA | $600 |
Lockefield Gardens | Standard One Bedroom (SR4) | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
Senate Manor | 1.1 Ap | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
Indiana Flats and Townhomes | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Canal Square | Arch | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Canal, IN
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Canal area is the $1.06 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at The Block in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,539. The second greatest value The Canal apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,311 Square Feet) Model at Gardens of Canal Court starting at $1,683 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Near North Indianapolis 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. |
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The Block | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Gardens of Canal Court | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,311 Square Feet) | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Kennedy Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Harding Street Lofts | 2.2 A2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
615 W 10th St, Unit Downstairs | 615 W 10th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
Indiana Flats and Townhomes | 2 x 1 Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Vivio on Tenth | 1x1-706 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
946 MLK | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Lockefield Gardens | Standard One Bedroom (S1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Senate Manor | 1.1 Ap | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Canal, Indianapolis, IN
Ranked #32
Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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 $1,443.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Canal?
The cheapest apartment in The Canal is Lockefield Gardens which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in The Canal costs $2,915.
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 31 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 $475 which is $2,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Canal.
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