Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $530 (144 Rentals)

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property at 2930 N Dearborn St
$599
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2930 N Dearborn St

IndianapolisIN46218
property at 2209 E New York St
$749 - $779
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2209 E New York St

IndianapolisIN46201
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$799 - $950
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521 N Gladstone Ave

IndianapolisIN46201
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property at 5241 E 9th St
$850

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Base Rent$850
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5241 E 9th St

IndianapolisIN46219

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1701 Fletcher Ave
$999 - $1,499

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1701 Fletcher Ave

1701 Fletcher AveIndianapolis, IN 46203
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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 Studio unit found at The Commons on 25th priced from $749. 1515-1517 E Michigan Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Brookside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Commons on 25thStudio - The EnclaveStudio,1BA$749
1515-1517 E Michigan Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
East RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Greenway ApartmentsGreenway 2 bedroom (Large)2BR,1BA$865
Historic Irvington FlatsP1BR,1BA$929
The Courts Apartment Homes2x1 Classic2BR,1BA$969
Glen Ridge Manor Townhomes and FlatsGlen Ridge 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$990
The DominoThe Spark IStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside, IN

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookside area is the $0.98 price per square foot #4 Model at 945 Woodruff Place Middle Drive in the in the Martindale neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Brookside apartment is the 1134 N Dearborn St Model at 1134 N Dearborn St, Unit B starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Martindale 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.
945 Woodruff Place Middle Drive#42BR,1.5BA$0.98
1134 N Dearborn St, Unit B1134 N Dearborn St3BR,1BA$0.90
605 N Rural St, Unit 605605 N Rural St3BR,1.5BA$0.90
Glen Ridge Manor Townhomes and FlatsGlen Ridge 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$0.85
Clifford Corners2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
Hopeside I2.2-50%2BR,2BA$1.20
East RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Greenway ApartmentsGreenway 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
The Courts Apartment Homes2x1 Classic2BR,1BA$1.24
1515-1517 E Michigan Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07

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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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookside?

The cheapest apartment in Brookside is 1515-1517 E Michigan Street which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Brookside costs $1,429.

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 3 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 $121 which is $1,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookside.

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