Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $300 (36 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Fairgrounds area of Indianapolis.

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34 North Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

34 North Apartments

3402 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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Charmwood Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charmwood Terrace

3419 N Pennsylvania StIndianapolis, IN 46205
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Parkside At Tarkington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside At Tarkington

3901 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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THE COURTS OF MONON
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

THE COURTS OF MONON

3605-3609 Balsam AveIndianapolis, IN 46205
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Sherman Forest
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sherman Forest

3615 Sherman Forest DrIndianapolis, IN 46205

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Marblehead
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marblehead

3310 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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VILLAGE AT FALL CREEK
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

VILLAGE AT FALL CREEK

3520-3534 Fall Creek Parkway North DrIndianapolis, IN 46205
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727 Fairfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

727 Fairfield Ave

727 Fairfield AveIndianapolis, IN 46205
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The Historic Bauer
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Historic Bauer

3720 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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Historic Dorchester
1 Bedroom Apartments

Historic Dorchester

3720 N Pennsylvania StIndianapolis, IN 46205
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Oxmoor Indy
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oxmoor Indy

3640 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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Winston
1 Bedroom Apartments

Winston

3630 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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Admiral
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Admiral

3025 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46208
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Fairgrounds - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Indianapolis

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Indianapolis by our Local Expert Wendy Melton. See how it ranks!

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The Regal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Regal Apartments

3603 N Washington BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46205
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Monon Walk Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Monon Walk Apartments

6115 Winthrop AveIndianapolis, IN 46220
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Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairgrounds Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairgrounds area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Glenstone Studios priced from $649. East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $662. Here are the most affordable Fairgrounds apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenstone StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$649
East Village at Avondale Meadows ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$662
Meridian TowersOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$789
The Pines at SoBroOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$795
Carrollton Manor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Chateau De VilleBordeauxStudio,1BA$871
Maple Court2 Bed Remodel2BR,1BA$875
Broad Ripple TrailsCommons 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
A/62LePetit1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairgrounds, IN

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairgrounds area is the $1.07 price per square foot Orchid Model at Everly at Meridian Hills in the in the Faith Knoll neighborhood starting from $1,779. The second greatest value Fairgrounds apartment is the 2 Bed/2Ba Den W/D Up Model at Fallwood starting at $1,481 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the United Northeast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairgrounds apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Everly at Meridian HillsOrchid3BR,2BA$1.07
Fallwood2 Bed/2Ba Den W/D Up2BR,2BA$1.14
Edison at Meridian Hills2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Harbour PointeThe Hideaway1BR,1BA$1.43
East Village at Avondale Meadows ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.32
Maple Court2 Bed Remodel2BR,1BA$1.17
The Pines at SoBroOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.11
Chateau in the Woods1 Bd/1 Ba Sm ABY1BR,1BA$1.47
Brockton Apartments & TownhomesVL1 .11BR,1BA$1.51
Meridian TowersOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #110

Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for North Central Indianapolis. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Fairgrounds Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairgrounds Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairgrounds is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairgrounds?

The cheapest apartment in Fairgrounds is East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments which is listed at $693, while the average apartment in Fairgrounds costs $1,927.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairgrounds?

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 11 regular apartments in Fairgrounds 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 Fairgrounds?

Cheap apartments in Fairgrounds have an average cost of $115 which is $1,812 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairgrounds.

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