
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (116 Rentals)
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2932 N Dearborn St, Unit B

2930 N Dearborn St, Unit B

25 S Emerson Ave

2846-2846 Dr Andrew J Brown Ave

5332 E Washington St

5334 E Washington St

1450 N Gladstone Ave

2025 Southeastern Ave

4850 E 17th St
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Greenway Apartments

2211 E New York St, Unit B

2211 E New York St

429 N Colorado Ave

1230 N Kealing Ave

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2941 Schofield Ave, Unit 2941, Unit 2941

3709 Brookside Pkwy S Dr

Colonial Park

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2947 Schofield Ave, Unit 2947, Unit 2947

225 Trowbridge St
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57-59 N Sherman Dr

2501 English Ave, Unit 2501

1301-1303 N Rural St

810 N Bradley Ave

The Courts Apartment Homes

2403 N Oxford St

Trail Side

Gathyr Apartments

2910 N Gale St

302 N Colorado Ave, Unit 302 1/2
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1704 N College Ave

2804 Adams St

Glen Ridge Manor Townhomes and Flats (Indy Town)

The Domino

The Assembly

2029 N College Ave, Unit G

79 N Layman Ave

Line Lofts

2605 E 13th St

706-708 N Bosart Ave
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New Bridge

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1121 N Dearborn St, Unit 1121 N Dearborn, Unit 1121 N Dearborn

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5028 E New York St, Unit 5028, Unit 5028

1301 N Olney St

2931 N Tacoma Ave

1505 N Tuxedo St

1131 N Rural St

Emerson Place

2930 N Dearborn St

2932 N Dearborn St
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Brookside, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brookside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Studio Apartments | $1,229 | $599 | $1,560 |
| Brookside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $649 | $3,465 |
| Brookside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $749 | $3,760 |
| Brookside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $895 | $5,073 |
| Brookside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $1,299 | $1,299 |
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There are currently 116 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brookside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopeside I | 2.2-30%-H | 2BR,2BA | $633 |
| Colonial Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Utomin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Sublevel | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Courts Apartment Homes | 2x1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $919 |
| Trail Side | A | 1BR,1BA | $938 |
| The Domino | The Spark II | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Assembly | Cylinder- Workforce | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Line Lofts | The 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1121 N Dearborn St, Unit 1121 N Dearborn | 1121 N Dearborn St | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
| Line Lofts | The Intuition 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Hopeside I | 2.2-40%-H | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Minnie Hartman | The Lillie 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Trail Side | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Courts Apartment Homes | 2x1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Utomin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Sublevel | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 2941 Schofield Ave, Unit 2941 | 2941 Schofield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 2947 Schofield Ave, Unit 2947 | 2947 Schofield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Colonial Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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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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