Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Franklin Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $800 (7 Rentals)

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South Franklin, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Franklin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Franklin area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerson Village priced from $1,012. Overlook at Valley Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,087. Here are the most affordable South Franklin apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerson VillageThe Cardinal - Premium1BR,1BA$1,012
Overlook at Valley Ridge ApartmentsA - Mohawk1BR,1BA$1,087
Keeneland Crest ApartmentsCamden2BR,1BA$1,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Franklin, IN

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Franklin area is the $1.43 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Indianapolis in the in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,974. The second greatest value South Franklin apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Coventry Park Village starting at $1,925 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Franklin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood IndianapolisWillowood2BR,2BA$1.43
Coventry Park Village2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Keeneland Crest ApartmentsVictorian2BR,2BA$1.33
Lakes of WindsorWestminster1BR,1BA$1.45
Arlington Farms1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Alder Woods LLCAlder2BR,1BA$1.87
Overlook at Valley Ridge ApartmentsA - Mohawk1BR,1BA$1.50
ARLO ApartmentsFinnStudio ,1BA$2.14
Emerson VillageThe Cardinal - Premium1BR,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Franklin, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #137

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Franklin Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

13 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Franklin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Franklin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Franklin is at ARLO Apartments listed at $1,370.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Franklin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Franklin Apartment is $1,012 at Emerson Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Franklin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Franklin is starting from $1,119 at Keeneland Crest Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Franklin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakes of Windsor and starts from $1,670.

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