Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Indianapolis, IN from $300 (69 Rentals)

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Parkside At Tarkington
Built in 20221 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside At Tarkington

3901 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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Slate Run Lofts
Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Slate Run Lofts

9555 International DrIndianapolis, IN 46268
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The Reserve at White River
Built in 20221 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reserve at White River

2774 Pixel RdIndianapolis, IN 46222
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Line Lofts
Built in 20212 Bedroom Apartments

Line Lofts

1145 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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The Haciendas
Built in 20151 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Haciendas

3816 Trilbey DrIndianapolis, IN 46235
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Grid
Built in 2020Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grid

520 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46204
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The Meadows
Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

4016 Meadows WayIndianapolis, IN 46205
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The Retreat On Washington
Built in 20151 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Retreat On Washington

2950 Kirkbride WayIndianapolis, IN 46222
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632 MLK Apartments
Built in 2016Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

632 MLK Apartments

632 Dr Martin Luther King Jr StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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The Vue
Built in 2017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vue

718 E Georgia StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Getting Around Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Indianapolis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Indianapolis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Indianapolis is under $425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Indianapolis?

The cheapest apartment in Indianapolis is 1531 N Downey Ave which is listed at $285, while the average apartment in Indianapolis costs $1,916.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Indianapolis?

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 1,872 regular apartments in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?

Cheap apartments in Indianapolis have an average cost of $432 which is $1,484 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Indianapolis.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.