
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marion County, IN from $400 (706 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Marion County.


Rise on Meridian

Stella

The Sheldrake Apartments

D&T Nest

25 S Emerson Ave

2930 N Dearborn St, Unit B

Meridian Towers

910 N Ewing St

Glenstone Studios
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The Meridian North and South

Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Active Living

Franklin Studios

4985 N Franklin Rd, Unit 1

Dunbar Court

The Stratford Apartments

Garfield Park Village

Maple Creek Village

2846-2846 Dr Andrew J Brown Ave

INDY FLATS
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Arlington Green (Indy Town)

34 North Apartments

1527 S State Ave

9124 E 10th St

The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes

Annhurst

Berkley Commons

Rosewood Commons

3165 Station St

3165 Station St, Unit B
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1224 S Belmont Ave

3011 N Tacoma Ave

Ashgrove Apartments

Pinnacle West

Olivewood

Bavarian Village Apartments

Willowood East

St. Agnes Apartments

Eagle Creek Court

Stanford Court
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One Somerset

Cambridge Commons

Spanish Oaks

1354 N Olney St

1409 E Tabor St

1241 W Lee St

Abbey Apartments - Affordable Senior Housing

New Bridge

1733 N. Meridian

Westbury Court
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Marion County, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marion County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Studio Apartments | $1,187 | $556 | $5,538 |
| Marion County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $544 | $4,321 |
| Marion County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $650 | $6,430 |
| Marion County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $799 | $7,235 |
| Marion County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $600 | $7,208 |
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Cheapest Available Marion County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Marion County, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Villages at Mill Crossing in the Martindale neighborhood priced from $545. East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments in the Martindale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $569. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marion County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages at Mill Crossing | 2THSFL | 2BR,1BA | $545 |
| East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $569 |
| D&T Nest | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 62141 | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Meridian Towers | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| The Meridian North and South | S1S South | Studio,1BA | $654 |
| Serenity Manor 55+ Independent Active Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $659 |
| Franklin Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| Glenstone Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| Elmtree Park | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $680 |
| The Stratford Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $689 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion County, IN
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marion County area is the $0.90 price per square foot 1134 N Dearborn St Model at 1134 N Dearborn St, Unit B in the in the Martindale neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Marion County apartment is the Glen Ridge 2 bedroom Flat Model at Glen Ridge Manor Townhomes and Flats (Indy Town) starting at $1,143 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Martindale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marion County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1134 N Dearborn St, Unit B | 1134 N Dearborn St | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Glen Ridge Manor Townhomes and Flats (Indy Town) | Glen Ridge 2 bedroom Flat | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Mariners Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Brookhaven Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Ashton Park | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 62209 | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| The Star | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| Oxmoor Indy | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 60 - ADDISON APARTMENTS | Addison Apts - Gorgeous 2 Bed/1 Bath Apt | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Davlan | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marion County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Marion County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marion County is under $689.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marion County?
The cheapest apartment in Marion County is The Villages at Mill Crossing which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Marion County costs $6,505.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marion County?
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 422 regular apartments in Marion County 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 Marion County?
Cheap apartments in Marion County have an average cost of $211 which is $6,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marion County.
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