Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $300 (92 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Riverside 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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Riverside, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Meridian Towers priced from $699. 1733 N. Meridian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian TowersStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$699
1733 N. Meridian1BR1BR,1BA$780
Union at 16th2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$820
Eagledale Senior Apartments0B 50%Studio,1BA$831
The Seminole1br1BR,1BA$833
El Dorado1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$859
Priscilla on PennsylvaniaStudioStudio,1BA$875
Woods at Oak CrossingOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$895
Proctor Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Circle City ApartmentsWinterhouse Studio 389Studio,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IN

As of May 04, 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 $1,245 with a $0.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Block3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
Fields Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment3BR,2BA$0.97
Gardens of Canal CourtTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1,184 - 1,194 Square Feet)2BR,2BA$1.29
Union at 16th3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.34
Mansion Row - Where Historic Charm Meets Modern7178B1 Traditional 2x2 (1100 sqft)2BR,2BA$1.24
Abney Lake2 Bedroom Garden Fireplace2BR,1BA$1.11
1733 N. Meridian1BR1BR,1BA$1.04
The Seminole1br1BR,1BA$1.13
Christian Place ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.30
Proctor Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverside, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #6

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.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Indianapolis, Indiana. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $910.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside is 1733 N. Meridian which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,749.

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 74 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 $242 which is $1,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.

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