
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $300 (100 Rentals)
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281 N Warman Ave

The Sheldrake Apartments

Indy Flats

Meridian Towers

Dunbar Court

Fields Apartments

Riverside Apartments

1341 W Congress Ave

Maple Court
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1322 Medford Ave

1326 Medford Ave

1330 Medford Ave

Woods at Oak Crossing

The Washington

2043 N Talbott St

St. Agnes Apartments
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The Whitaker

3340 N Meridian St

Abney Lake

Priscilla on Pennsylvania

1401 N Alton Ave

1322 N Alton Ave

Circle City Apartments

Wildwood Village Apartments

Devonshire Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis

Christian Place Apartments

Lockefield Gardens

River West Flats

The Parkview

1472 W 32nd St

Riley Towers

Drake Street Garden Homes

Vanguard at 16 Tech

126 E Vermont St

239 E 9th St

1 W 28th St

Canal Square

Stadium Lofts & Flats

Buckingham & Balmoral

Ralston Apartments

Canal Overlook Apartments

Riverview

Temple Lofts
Riverside, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $585 | $3,644 |
Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $390 | $3,727 |
Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $700 | $9,915 |
Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $1,186 | $6,168 |
Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $700 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 100 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Illinois Street Senior Apartments priced from $462. Meridian Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $629. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Illinois Street Senior Apartments | Studio 3 30% | Studio,1BA | $462 |
Meridian Towers | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $629 |
Fields Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $661 |
Eagledale Senior Apartments | 1F 40% HOME | 1BR,1BA | $686 |
Oxmoor Indy | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Woods at Oak Crossing | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Union at 16th | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $820 |
The Seminole | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
Proctor Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IN
As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at Fields Apartments starting at $1,186 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Cheswick Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Block | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Fields Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Gardens of Canal Court | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,184 - 1,194 Square Feet) | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Mansion Row - Where Historic Charm Meets Modern | 7178B1 Traditional 2x2 (1100 sqft) | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Riverside Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
The Seminole | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Proctor Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Abney Lake | 1 Bedroom Fireplace | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Oxmoor Indy | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverside, Indianapolis, IN
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Riverside, Indianapolis, IN
George Washington Carver School 87
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Getting Around the Riverside Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 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.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Fields Apartments which is listed at $661, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?
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 75 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $292 which is $1,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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