
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Canal Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (60 Rentals)
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Dunbar Court

St. Agnes Apartments

1733 N. Meridian

The Seminole

The Whitaker

The Washington

Priscilla on Pennsylvania

Devonshire Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis

Circle City Apartments

Maryden on Central

Lockefield Gardens

Drake Street Garden Homes

Temple Lofts

Riley Towers

126 E Vermont St

237 E 9th St

Apollo & Aurora Apartments

Canal Square

Artistry Indy

Ralston Apartments

Canal Overlook Apartments

Maxwell Apartments

9 on Canal

Penn Street Tower Apartments

946 MLK

The Continental Towers at Vermont Place

Cosmopolitan on the Canal

Illinois Street Senior Apartments
Upper Canal, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Canal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Upper Canal Studio Apartments | $1,246 | $605 | $3,134 |
Upper Canal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $780 | $3,646 |
Upper Canal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,000 | $7,903 |
Upper Canal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $1,495 | $8,118 |
Upper Canal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $989 | $2,420 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Upper Canal Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Upper Canal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Canal area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Illinois Street Senior Apartments priced from $462. 1010 Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $497. Here are the most affordable Upper Canal 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 |
1010 Central | Loft 30% | 1BR,1BA | $497 |
St. Agnes Apartments | *Studio- Loft | Studio,1BA | $740 |
1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
The Seminole | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
Priscilla on Pennsylvania | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Lockefield Gardens | Standard One Bedroom (S1) | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
Circle City Apartments | Winterhouse Studio 402 | Studio,1BA | $985 |
Senate Manor | 1.1 Ap | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
800 Capitol | Imprint 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Canal, IN
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Canal 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 Upper Canal apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,184 - 1,194 Square Feet) Model at Gardens of Canal Court starting at $1,533 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Canal 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 |
Gardens of Canal Court | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,184 - 1,194 Square Feet) | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Maxwell Apartments | London | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
The Continental Towers at Vermont Place | Turnverein 308 - Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
The E'Laan | The Vonnegut II | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
The Seminole | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
1010 Central | Loft 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Raleigh | Raleigh 1B 706 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Illinois Street Senior Apartments | Studio 1 40% | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper Canal, Indianapolis, IN
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Upper Canal, Indianapolis, and the greater Indianapolis area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, 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 Upper Canal Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
94 / 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?
- 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 Upper Canal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper Canal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Canal is under $1,005.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Canal?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Canal is 1010 Central which is listed at $497, while the average apartment in Upper Canal costs $2,311.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper 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 349 regular apartments in Upper Canal 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 Upper Canal?
Cheap apartments in Upper Canal have an average cost of $791 which is $1,520 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Canal.
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