
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Deer Creek Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (47 Rentals)
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The Life at Wood Springs

Garden Pointe Apartments

Covered Bridge

Scarborough Lake Apartments

Woodhaven Park

Annhurst

Rosewood Commons

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6813 Cross Key Dr

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6616 Bridger Ct
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6340 Commons Dr

4530 Village Ct

5321 Gainsborough Ct

5041 Lewiston Dr
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Deer Creek, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Deer Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Studio Apartments | $789 | $725 | $839 |
| Deer Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $806 | $1,570 |
| Deer Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $1,019 | $2,226 |
| Deer Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $1,249 | $1,770 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Deer Creek Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Deer Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Deer Creek area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Cambridge Commons priced from $725. The Life at Wood Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Deer Creek apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Life at Wood Springs | 1 BEDROOM | 1 BATHROOM A | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Garden Pointe Apartments | Lily Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Covered Bridge | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Scarborough Lake Apartments | The Sand Dollar Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| Woodhaven Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Annhurst | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Rosewood Commons | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | Topsider | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Aspen Chase | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deer Creek, IN
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Deer Creek area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 BEDROOM | 2 BATHROOM B Model at The Life at Wood Springs in the in the Timberview neighborhood starting from $1,342. The second greatest value Deer Creek apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at The Life at Northwest Gardens starting at $1,301 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Cheswick Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Deer Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Life at Wood Springs | 2 BEDROOM | 2 BATHROOM B | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| The Life at Northwest Gardens | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| The Woods of Eagle Creek | The Den: Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| The Abby | The Berkshire | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Lake Camelot Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Covered Bridge | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Aspen Chase | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Oakbrook Village | The Willow 1B 1BB | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Woodhaven Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Annhurst | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Deer Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Deer Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Deer Creek is under $919.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Deer Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Deer Creek is The Life at Wood Springs which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Deer Creek costs $1,604.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Deer Creek?
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 35 regular apartments in Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek?
Cheap apartments in Deer Creek have an average cost of $315 which is $1,289 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Deer Creek.
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