
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brookside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (49 Rentals)
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Line Lofts

2932 N Dearborn St

25 S Emerson Ave

1133 N Olney St

Greenway Apartments

409 N Gray St

2304 N Ritter Ave

The Courts Apartment Homes
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Colonial Park

401 S Randolph St

1704 N College Ave

2945 Schofield Ave, Unit 2945

1212 Keystone Ave

Trail Side

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1628 N Colorado Ave, Unit 1630 N Colorado Ave

919 Broadway St
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554 N Parker Ave

241 N Beville Ave

The Domino

670 E 17th St

Gathyr Apartments

2211 E New York St

2211 E New York St

The Assembly
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College Manor

Circa Apartments

706 N Bosart Ave

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Lockerbie Flats

1301 N Olney St

1505 N Tuxedo St

New Bridge Apartments

Emerson Place

Hopeside I
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East Ridge

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Irvington Living I

1745 N Ritter Ave

Linwood Manor

Monon Lofts

Stetson Senior Apartments

Utomin Apartments
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Historic Irvington Flats

Morton School Senior Apartments
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 | $1,271 | $669 | $2,158 |
| Brookside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $539 | $3,104 |
| Brookside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $563 | $3,604 |
| Brookside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $925 | $6,898 |
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There are currently 49 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 Greenway Apartments priced from $775. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Apartments | Greenway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Colonial Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Hopeside I | 2.2-40%-H | 2BR,2BA | $852 |
| The Courts Apartment Homes | 2x1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Trail Side | A | 1BR,1BA | $938 |
| 919 Broadway St | A | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Domino | The Spark I | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Assembly | Cylinder- Workforce | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside, IN
As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookside area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2322 Guilford Ave Model at 2322 Guilford Ave, Unit A in the in the Martindale neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Brookside apartment is the 553 N Oakland Ave Model at 553 N Oakland Ave, Unit 553 starting at $1,300 with a $1.04 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2322 Guilford Ave, Unit A | 2322 Guilford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 553 N Oakland Ave, Unit 553 | 553 N Oakland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Line Lofts | The Intuition 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Historic Irvington Flats | C | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Hopeside I | 2.2-40%-H | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Minnie Hartman | The Lillie 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Trail Side | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Courts Apartment Homes | 2x1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1628 N Colorado Ave, Unit 1630 N Colorado Ave | 1628 N Colorado Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
| Greenway Apartments | Greenway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Brookside, Indianapolis, IN
Arsenal Technical High School
H.L. Harshman Magnet Middle School
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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 $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brookside?
The cheapest apartment in Brookside is Greenway Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Brookside costs $1,874.
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 50 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 $458 which is $1,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brookside.
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