
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, IN from $400 (58 Rentals)
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226 E Washington St

Meadowood Apartments

Serenity Terrace Apartments

Willow Creek Villas

Southfork Apartments

Launch

McCormick Manor

Woods Edge

Shai Lynn
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Chauncey Village

Viewpointe Apartment Homes

The Interurban Apartments

University Crossing Apartments and Townhomes

333 Kristie Ct

2100 N Main St

Franklin Park Apartments

Uptown East

Salem Courthouse

Huntington Cove Apartments
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Lindberg Lofts

Cheswick Village

Fountain View Apartments

The Linc Valpo

The Ivy Towns + Flats

WestRidge Flats

Compass Pointe Apartments

Blackbird Farms

Vita on Grant

Candlelight Estates
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Brickshire Apartments

Cypress Pointe

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State Street Commons

The Century at Purdue Research Park

Hills of Aberdeen Apartment Homes

52 Flats

Trailside Flats

Mallard Bay Apartments

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Andrew Place Commons

120 Flats
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Marq

Aviada Apartments of West Lafayette

Fowler Place Apartments

805 S Walnut St

The Vintage

Bethel Townhomes

2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment

Valley Tower/Prospect Hill Apartments

1155 Anthrop Dr

204 W Oxford St
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Rensselaer, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rensselaer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Studio Apartments | $1,523 | $910 | $1,985 |
| Rensselaer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $750 | $3,048 |
| Rensselaer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $498 | $3,454 |
| Rensselaer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $625 | $3,355 |
| Rensselaer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $575 | $3,408 |
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Cheapest Available Rensselaer Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rensselaer, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Fowler Place Apartments priced from $599. Launch in the Discovery Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $659. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Place Apartments | Floorplan E | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Launch | 3B | 3BR,3BA | $659 |
| Woods Edge | The Boilermaker | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Vibe on Paramount | The Vibe at Paramount - 2 Bed/2 Bath - (Layout ... | 2BR,2BA | $780 |
| Shai Lynn | 1bd/1bth | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Chauncey Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Madison Cottage of Rensselaer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Salem Courthouse | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $996 |
| Viewpointe Apartment Homes | B-1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
| University Crossing Apartments and Townhomes | Just 2 sublevel 2-bedroom courtyard units left ... | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, IN and Nearby
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rensselaer area is the $0.34 price per square foot 3 Bedroom x 3.5 Bathroom Townhouse Model at Lark West Lafayette Townhomes in the starting from $649. The second greatest value Rensselaer apartment is the Dakota-PREM Model at Lodge on the Trail starting at $665 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Discovery Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rensselaer apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lark West Lafayette Townhomes | 3 Bedroom x 3.5 Bathroom Townhouse | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.34 |
| Lodge on the Trail | Dakota-PREM | 3BR,3BA | $0.55 |
| The Cottages on Lindberg | 2 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.77 |
| The Oasis | 3C- Premium 13's | 3BR,3BA | $0.78 |
| Fairway Apartments | EARLY MOVE IN AVAILABLE- Turnberry | Text to To... | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Wabash Lofts | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| The Vibe on Paramount | The Vibe at Paramount - 2 Bed/2 Bath - (Layout ... | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Madison Cottage of Rensselaer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Woods Edge | The Boilermaker | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Fowler Place Apartments | Floorplan E | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Best Local Schools in Rensselaer, IN
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rensselaer Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rensselaer?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rensselaer is at The Century at Purdue Research Park listed at $1,425.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment is $599 at Fowler Place Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rensselaer is starting from $719 at Launch.
What is the most affordable Rensselaer Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rensselaer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Launch and starts from $659.
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