
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Canal Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $600 (19 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the The Canal area of Indianapolis.


Lockefield Gardens

Artistry Indy

946 MLK

9 on Canal
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335 W 9th St

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632 MLK Apartments
The Canal, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Canal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The Canal Studio Apartments | $1,513 | $640 | $3,684 |
The Canal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $875 | $4,325 |
The Canal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $1,049 | $9,608 |
The Canal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,204 | $1,995 | $8,833 |
The Canal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $989 | $989 | $989 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Canal Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available The Canal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Canal area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Lockefield Gardens priced from $991. Senate Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,005. Here are the most affordable The Canal apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lockefield Gardens | Standard One Bedroom (SR3) | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
Senate Manor | 1.1 Ap | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
Indiana Flats and Townhomes | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Canal Square | Arch | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
946 MLK | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Canal, IN
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Canal area is the $1.06 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at The Block in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,539. The second greatest value The Canal apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,184 - 1,194 Square Feet) Model at Gardens of Canal Court starting at $1,543 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Canal apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Block | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Gardens of Canal Court | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,184 - 1,194 Square Feet) | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Kennedy Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Harding Street Lofts | 2.2 A2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
Cosmopolitan on the Canal | Chicago | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
Indiana Flats and Townhomes | 2 x 1 Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
946 MLK | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Lockefield Gardens | Standard One Bedroom (S1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Canal Square | Arch II | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Senate Manor | 1.1 Ap | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Canal, Indianapolis, IN
Ranked #29
Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the The Canal Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
93 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Canal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Canal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Canal is under $1,485.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Canal?
The cheapest apartment in The Canal is Lockefield Gardens which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in The Canal costs $2,580.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Canal?
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 5 regular apartments in The Canal that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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