Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (116 Rentals)

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Brookside, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brookside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brookside area of Indianapolis, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at Hopeside I priced from $633. Colonial Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Brookside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hopeside I2.2-30%-H2BR,2BA$633
Colonial Park1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Utomin Apartments1 Bedroom Sublevel1BR,1BA$900
The Courts Apartment Homes2x1 Classic2BR,1BA$919
Trail SideA1BR,1BA$938
The DominoThe Spark IIStudio,1BA$995
The AssemblyCylinder- Workforce1BR,1BA$999
Line LoftsThe Inspiraton 50%2BR,1BA$1,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside, IN

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookside area is the $0.81 price per square foot 1121 N Dearborn St Model at 1121 N Dearborn St, Unit 1121 N Dearborn in the in the Martindale neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Brookside apartment is the The Intuition 60% Model at Line Lofts starting at $1,263 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Riley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brookside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1121 N Dearborn St, Unit 1121 N Dearborn1121 N Dearborn St2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Line LoftsThe Intuition 60%2BR,1BA$1.36
Hopeside I2.2-40%-H2BR,2BA$0.96
Minnie HartmanThe Lillie 60%2BR,1BA$1.36
Trail SideA1BR,1BA$1.12
The Courts Apartment Homes2x1 Classic2BR,1BA$1.18
Utomin Apartments1 Bedroom Sublevel1BR,1BA$1.37
2941 Schofield Ave, Unit 29412941 Schofield Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
2947 Schofield Ave, Unit 29472947 Schofield Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Colonial Park1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.55

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Brookside, Indianapolis, IN

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Brookside, Indianapolis, and the greater Indianapolis area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brookside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brookside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brookside is under $1,014.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookside?

The cheapest apartment in Brookside is Colonial Park which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Brookside costs $1,546.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brookside?

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 30 regular apartments in Brookside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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