
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (114 Rentals)
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1530-1532 N Sherman Dr

910 N Ewing St

25 S Emerson Ave

2846-2846 Dr Andrew J Brown Ave

2211 E New York St, Unit B

2211 E New York St

4720 Munter Ln

2519 Baltimore Ave

2010 E 25th St
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1354 N Olney St

3011 N Tacoma Ave

Greenway Apartments

423 Villa Ave

423 Villa Ave

37-37 S Sherman Dr

710 N Grant Ave

New Bridge

3709 Brookside Pkwy S Dr

810 N Bradley Ave
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1512 N Gladstone Ave

2919 N Denny St

225 Trowbridge St

2403 N Oxford St

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2947 Schofield Ave, Unit 2947

1406 Deloss St

2841 E 19th St

Utomin Apartments

3030 E 10th St

311 Eastern Ave
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The Courts Apartment Homes

1353 N Olney St

1329 E Market St

313 Eastern Ave

740 N Drexel Ave

College Manor

4831 E Washington St

The Assembly

706-708 N Bosart Ave

2931 N Tacoma Ave
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1742 N Whittier Pl

2950 N Colorado Ave

237 Eastern Ave

1018 N Tuxedo St

521 N Gladstone Ave, Unit B

2830-30 Lasalle St

1301 N Olney St

1505 N Tuxedo St

5131 E Burgess Ave

1131 N Rural 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 | $1,351 | $599 | $3,496 |
| Brookside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $600 | $2,747 |
| Brookside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $515 | $3,622 |
| Brookside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $875 | $4,335 |
| Brookside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,854 | $895 | $8,193 |
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There are currently 114 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 1 Bed unit found at New Bridge priced from $809. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath - The Queensboro | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| Colonial Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Greenway Apartments | Greenway 2 bedroom (Large) | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| Hopeside I | 2.2-40%-H | 2BR,2BA | $883 |
| Utomin Apartments | 1 Bedroom Sublevel | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Courts Apartment Homes | 2x1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $919 |
| 412 N Bradley Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| College Manor | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Line Lofts | The Inspiraton 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1,014 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside, IN
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookside area is the $0.93 price per square foot 1134 N Dearborn St Model at 1134 N Dearborn St, Unit B in the in the Martindale neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Brookside apartment is the 2031 Broadway St Model at 2031 Broadway St, Unit Broadway starting at $1,395 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Near North Indianapolis 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1134 N Dearborn St, Unit B | 1134 N Dearborn St | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 2031 Broadway St, Unit Broadway | 2031 Broadway St | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Glen Ridge Manor Townhomes and Flats (Indy Town) | Glen Ridge 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 3312 E 9th St, Unit 3312 | 3312 E 9th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| 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 | $1.34 |
| Greenway Apartments | Greenway 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| The Courts Apartment Homes | 2x1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 412 N Bradley Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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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 New Bridge which is listed at $809, while the average apartment in Brookside costs $1,647.
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 13 regular apartments in Brookside 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 Brookside?
Cheap apartments in Brookside have an average cost of $105 which is $1,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookside.
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