Cheap Homes for Rent in the Brookside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (53 Rentals)

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property at 5241 E 9th St

$950

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$950

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$950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

5241 E 9th St

IndianapolisIN46219

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property at 2952 Adams St

$975

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2952 Adams St

IndianapolisIN46218

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property at 2950 N Colorado Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2950 N Colorado Ave

IndianapolisIN46218

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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 New Bridge priced from $779. Greenway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Brookside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New BridgeStudio - The EnclaveStudio,1BA$779
Greenway ApartmentsGreenway 2 bedroom (Large)2BR,1BA$865
Hopeside I2.2-40%-H2BR,2BA$883
The Courts Apartment Homes2x1 Classic2BR,1BA$949
The DominoThe Spark IStudio,1BA$995
College Manor1 BR1BR,1BA$995
Line LoftsThe Inspiraton 50%2BR,1BA$1,014
Minnie HartmanThe Lillie 50%2BR,1BA$1,136

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brookside, IN

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brookside area is the $1.04 price per square foot #4 Model at 945 Woodruff Place Middle Drive in the in the Martindale neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Brookside apartment is the 2945 Schofield Ave Model at 2945 Schofield Ave, Unit 2945 starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 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$1.04
2945 Schofield Ave, Unit 29452945 Schofield Ave4BR,2BA$1.50
Minnie HartmanThe Stella 60%2BR,1BA$1.38
Line LoftsThe Intuition 60%2BR,1BA$1.36
Hopeside I2.2-50%2BR,2BA$1.20
Greenway ApartmentsGreenway 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
4609 English Ave, Unit Basement4609 English Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
The Courts Apartment Homes2x1 Classic2BR,1BA$1.22
College Manor1 BR1BR,1BA$1.49
2943 Schofield Ave, Unit 29432943 Schofield Ave2BR,1BA$1.47

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brookside, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #239

Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookside

What type of rentals are currently available in Brookside?

There are currently 244 Apartments for Rent in Brookside, IN with pricing that ranges from $599 to $9,594. There are also 200 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brookside ranging from $500 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brookside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brookside ranges from $500 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,695.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brookside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brookside range from $825 to $4,335, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,119.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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