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


The Pines at SoBro

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3763 Baltimore Ave

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Chateau De Ville
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East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments
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!
Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairgrounds?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairgrounds Studio Apartments | $1,192 | $649 | $2,880 |
Fairgrounds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $775 | $2,405 |
Fairgrounds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $830 | $3,695 |
Fairgrounds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $1,130 | $4,040 |
Fairgrounds 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $1,420 | $2,435 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairgrounds Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Glenstone Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $649 |
East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $662 |
Meridian Towers | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
The Pines at SoBro | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Carrollton Manor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Chateau De Ville | Bordeaux | Studio,1BA | $871 |
Maple Court | 2 Bed Remodel | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Broad Ripple Trails | Commons 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
A/62 | LePetit | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Everly at Meridian Hills | Orchid | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Fallwood | 2 Bed/2Ba Den W/D Up | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Edison at Meridian Hills | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Harbour Pointe | The Hideaway | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Maple Court | 2 Bed Remodel | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
The Pines at SoBro | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Chateau in the Woods | 1 Bd/1 Ba Sm ABY | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Brockton Apartments & Townhomes | VL1 .1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Meridian Towers | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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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