Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thirty-Eighth & Franklin Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Jamestowne Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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8917 Duxbury RdIndianapolis, IN 46226
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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8808 Rue Madeleine RueIndianapolis, IN 46226

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Cheapest Available Thirty-Eighth & Franklin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thirty-Eighth & Franklin area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Autumn Trails Apartments priced from $749. Serenity Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $769. Here are the most affordable Thirty-Eighth & Franklin apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Trails ApartmentsThe MapleStudio,1BA$749
Serenity Park ApartmentsSerenity Park - Cozy, Convenient, and Priced Ri...1BR,1BA$769
Harrison Point ApartmentsPearl UPGStudio,1BA$819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thirty-Eighth & Franklin, IN

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thirty-Eighth & Franklin area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2x1 with washer/dryer Model at Apartments @ Marten Court in the in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Thirty-Eighth & Franklin apartment is the Soon Available: Your Perfect Home Awaits Model at The Reserve at Franklin Glenn I LP starting at $1,292 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thirty-Eighth & Franklin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Apartments @ Marten Court2x1 with washer/dryer2BR,1BA$1.23
The Reserve at Franklin Glenn I LPSoon Available: Your Perfect Home Awaits2BR,2BA$1.39
Harrison Point ApartmentsRuby Reno2BR,1BA$1.53
Serenity Park ApartmentsSerenity Park - Cozy, Convenient, and Priced Ri...1BR,1BA$1.29
Autumn Trails ApartmentsThe MapleStudio ,1BA$2.60

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thirty-Eighth & Franklin Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thirty-Eighth & Franklin?

The cheapest apartment in Thirty-Eighth & Franklin is Serenity Park Apartments which is listed at $769, while the average apartment in Thirty-Eighth & Franklin costs $1,636.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thirty-Eighth & Franklin?

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 3 regular apartments in Thirty-Eighth & Franklin 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 Thirty-Eighth & Franklin?

Cheap apartments in Thirty-Eighth & Franklin have an average cost of $924 which is $712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thirty-Eighth & Franklin.

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