Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Plainfield Neighborhood of Plainfield, IN from $400 (29 Rentals)

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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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Downtown Plainfield, Plainfield, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Plainfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Plainfield area of Plainfield, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Harpers Crossing priced from $840. Stafford Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Downtown Plainfield apartments for rent in Plainfield, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harpers Crossing1 bdr1BR,1BA$840
Stafford Pointe1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$860
Lakeside at Walnut Hills2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,145
Saratoga Crossing Apartment HomesThe Camden1BR,1BA$1,184
Crown PlazaDover1BR,1BA$1,195
Center Street ApartmentsB2 R2BR,1BA$1,195
Hunter Ridge Apartments2x1H R2BR,1BA$1,205
Hillcrest ApartmentsWAITLIST - Spacious 2-bedroom apartment home!2BR,1BA$1,240
Stanley TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250
Elevate 311 ApartmentsThe Summit - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Plainfield, IN

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Plainfield apartment is the The Summit - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Elevate 311 Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the The Settlement - Designer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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
Elevate 311 ApartmentsThe Summit - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.09
Canyon Club at Perry CrossingBryce (C)2BR,2BA$1.40
The BarlowThe Fremont2BR,2BA$1.48
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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Downtown Plainfield, Plainfield, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Plainfield Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Plainfield?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Plainfield is Harpers Crossing which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in Downtown Plainfield costs $2,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 5 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Plainfield?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Plainfield have an average cost of $1,800 which is $699 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Plainfield.

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