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property at 408 Linden Ln

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

408 Linden Ln

PlainfieldIN46168
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Kinnley Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kinnley Court

3650 Clarks Creek RdPlainfield, IN 46168
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Haven Homes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Homes

556 Ally BlvdPlainfield, IN 46168
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Harpers Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harpers Crossing

311 Harpers CrossingPlainfield, IN 46168

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property at 1353 New Field Ln

$1,700

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$1,700
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1353 New Field Ln

IndianapolisIN46231
property at 10887 Delphi Dr

$1,795

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$1,795
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

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10887 Delphi Dr

CambyIN46113
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Mariwood
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mariwood

9231 Mariwood PkyIndianapolis, IN 46234
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Northwoods Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwoods Apartments

816 Winding Brook East DrIndianapolis, IN 46234

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Plainfield, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plainfield, IN

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Plainfield, IN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plainfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Plainfield$1,836$86090
Downtown Plainfield$2,499$860106
Six Points$2,499$86099

Cheapest Available Plainfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainfield, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Harpers Crossing in the The Settlement - Designer neighborhood priced from $840. Stafford Pointe in the The Settlement - Designer neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harpers Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$840
Stafford Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$860
Northwoods ApartmentsRune1BR,1BA$1,095
Lakeside at Walnut Hills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,145
Saratoga Crossing Apartment HomesThe Camden1BR,1BA$1,184
Avon CreekThe Bay1BR,1BA$1,195
Center Street ApartmentsB2 R2BR,1BA$1,195
Crown PlazaDover1BR,1BA$1,195
Hunter Ridge Apartments2x1H R2BR,1BA$1,205
Aberdeen ApartmentsAbbington1BR,1BA$1,219

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IN

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plainfield area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 BR/ 1.5 BA Townhouse Model at Stafford Pointe in the in the The Settlement - Designer neighborhood starting from $1,810. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the Eureka Model at Residences on Ronald Reagan starting at $1,752 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the West Wayne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stafford Pointe3 BR/ 1.5 BA Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.33
Residences on Ronald ReaganEureka2BR,2BA$1.47
Elevate 311 ApartmentsThe Summit - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.09
Canyon Club at Perry CrossingBryce (C)2BR,2BA$1.40
Hillcrest ApartmentsWAITLIST - Spacious 2-bedroom apartment home!2BR,1BA$1.24
Stanley TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Hunter Ridge Apartments2x1H R2BR,1BA$1.42
Lakeside at Walnut Hills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Center Street ApartmentsB1 R2BR,1BA$1.47
Harpers Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.24

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Your Guide to Picking the Perfect Indianapolis Neighborhood for Student Renters

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plainfield Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plainfield?

The cheapest apartment in Plainfield is Harpers Crossing which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Plainfield costs $2,278.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plainfield?

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 12 regular apartments in Plainfield 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 Plainfield?

Cheap apartments in Plainfield have an average cost of $1,536 which is $742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plainfield.

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