
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, IN from $400 (55 Rentals)
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Meadowood Apartments

Serenity Terrace Apartments

Willow Creek Villas

Southfork Apartments

Launch

Woods Edge

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Highland Apartments

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Shai Lynn

Chauncey Village
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333 Kristie Ct

2100 N Main St

Uptown East

Salem Courthouse

Blackbird Farms

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Lindberg Lofts

WestRidge Flats
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Cheswick Village

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McCormick Manor

Franklin Park Apartments

The Linc Valpo

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Candlelight Estates

Huntington Cove Apartments

Trailside Flats

Fountain View Apartments

Vita on Grant
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Brickshire Apartments

The Ivy Towns + Flats

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The Vibe on Paramount

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State Street Commons

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Andrew Place Commons

Cypress Pointe

Highbranch Apartments

Prairie Point Apartments

Compass Pointe Apartments

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The Century at Purdue Research Park

Marq

Fowler Place Apartments

304 S Brown St

The Vintage

Bethel Townhomes

Valley Tower/Prospect Hill Apartments

1155 Anthrop Dr

409 S Maple St

224 S Main 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 | $1,474 | $910 | $1,959 |
| Rensselaer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $499 | $3,277 |
| Rensselaer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $498 | $3,454 |
| Rensselaer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $454 | $3,471 |
| Rensselaer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $499 | $3,601 |
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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 Southfork Apartments in the Discovery Park neighborhood priced from $499. Fairway Apartments in the Discovery Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $589. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rensselaer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfork Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $499 |
| Fairway Apartments | Kingston | Text to Tour 765-735-3515. Priced pe... | 2BR,1BA | $589 |
| 271 | 2 bedroom/1 bath- rent by the room (female & ma... | 2BR,1BA | $675 |
| Launch | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $719 |
| Woods Edge | The Boilermaker | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Crestview Apartments | Crestview II | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Highland Apartments | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Madison Cottage of Rensselaer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Chauncey Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Wabash Lofts | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rensselaer, IN and Nearby
As of August 20, 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 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH Model at The Cottages on Lindberg starting at $649 with a $0.51 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 |
| The Cottages on Lindberg | 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH | 3BR,3BA | $0.51 |
| Station 21 | South Street Station | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Village West | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| Highland Apartments | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Lodge on the Trail | Colorado-PREM | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| Madison Cottage of Rensselaer | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Oasis | 2026 FALL LEASING Luxury Upscale 2-bedroom, 2-b... | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Woods Edge | The Boilermaker | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 271 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Best Local Schools in Rensselaer, IN
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Rensselaer Central High School
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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 Crestview Apartments listed at $910.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rensselaer Apartment is $499 at Southfork 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 $589 at Fairway Apartments.
What is the most affordable Rensselaer Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rensselaer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woods Edge and starts from $950.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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