
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IN from $400 with Washer/Dryer (32 Rentals)
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Crown Plaza

Saratoga Crossing Apartment Homes

652 E Main St, Unit 4

Hobbs Station

Central Park Apartments

Canyon Club at Perry Crossing

The Ascent Apartments of Plainfield
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Double Creek Flats Apartments

The Barlow

Echo Park at Perry Crossing

Encore at Perry Crossing

Crossing 5

652 E Main St, Unit 15

Haven Homes

Harpers Crossing
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Parkside Apartments

Stanley Terrace

Center Street Apartments

LINDEN SQUARE

Avon Creek

Foundry at Heartland Crossing

Residences on Ronald Reagan

8423 Sansa St
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1954 Angel Tear Ct

9205 Middlebury Way

Camby Crossing

Preserve Of Avon

Cox Creek at Reagan Crossing

857 N County Road 900

8624 Hosta Way

481 Villa Meadow Dr
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Plainfield, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plainfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Studio Apartments | $1,612 | $1,299 | $1,900 |
| Plainfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $860 | $2,507 |
| Plainfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $1,015 | $3,519 |
| Plainfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,298 | $1,335 | $3,574 |
| Plainfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,026 | $1,820 | $10,000+ |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $2,272.
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 9 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 $1,613 which is $659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plainfield.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.