Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Franklin Avenue Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Helen Louise Apartments

5822 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46219
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South Franklin Avenue - 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!

South Franklin Avenue, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Franklin Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Franklin Avenue area of Indianapolis, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Aerie on 11th Street priced from $700. Stonehenge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable South Franklin Avenue apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Aerie on 11th Street6260 East 11th Street - Apt 3072BR,1BA$700
StonehengeStudioStudio,1BA$749
OlivewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$859
50 - SAXONY COURT APARTMENTSSaxony 2 Bd Standard2BR,1BA$875
Lake Marina Apartments1 Bedroom Townhouse1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Franklin Avenue, IN

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Franklin Avenue area is the $1.24 price per square foot Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment - 2 bedr... Model at School 85 in the in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,610. The second greatest value South Franklin Avenue apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Paragon Park starting at $1,299 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Franklin Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
School 85Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment - 2 bedr...2BR,2BA$1.24
Paragon ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.06
The Life at Belhaven Place3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.18
Country Lake Townhomes2 BR, 1.5 Bath townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.40
60 - ADDISON APARTMENTS1st Floor Standard + W/D Hookups2BR,1BA$0.95
Vistas Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.13
The Aerie on 11th Street6260 East 11th Street - Apt 3052BR,1BA$0.82
Braeburn Village2X1-502BR,1BA$1.19
50 - SAXONY COURT APARTMENTSSaxony 2 Bd Standard2BR,1BA$1.18
Indy Town ApartmentsArlington Green 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Franklin Avenue, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #195

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Franklin Avenue Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Franklin Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in South Franklin Avenue is Olivewood which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in South Franklin Avenue costs $1,757.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Franklin Avenue?

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 18 regular apartments in South Franklin Avenue 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 South Franklin Avenue?

Cheap apartments in South Franklin Avenue have an average cost of $636 which is $1,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Franklin Avenue.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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