Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Driftwood Hills Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $800 (35 Rentals)

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Shore Acres
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shore Acres

1105 Westfield Ct WIndianapolis, IN 46240

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Carlyle Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlyle Court

951 Carlyle LnIndianapolis, IN 46240
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Crestwood Village North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Village North

9225 Garrison DrIndianapolis, IN 46240
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Northview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northview

8607 Cholla RdIndianapolis, IN 46240
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VITRA Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

VITRA Apartments

8785 Keystone XingIndianapolis, IN 46240
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Driftwood Hills, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Driftwood Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Driftwood Hills area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Carlyle Court priced from $802. The Hub at Nora has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Driftwood Hills apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlyle CourtStandard One Bedrom (SN1)1BR,1BA$802
The Hub at NoraStudio - The CoreStudio,1BA$849
River Road ApartmentsVilla1BR,1BA$880
TGM Autumn WoodsA11BR,1BA$999
Northwood on the TrailRedbud1BR,1BA$1,000
College Courts1 Bed/1 Bath Up (B)1BR,1BA$1,064
Ashton BrookOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,088
The Lodge at Trails EdgeThe Elk1BR,1BA$1,092
Lakeshore ApartmentsWater Tower1BR,1BA$1,187
River CrossingA1 River Loft1BR,1BA$1,219

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Driftwood Hills, IN

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Driftwood Hills area is the $1.32 price per square foot Two Bedroom with Bonus Room (7176B2) Model at Pinnacle on Meridian in the in the Nora neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Driftwood Hills apartment is the Brook Model at Solana Apartments starting at $1,597 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Nora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Driftwood Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle on MeridianTwo Bedroom with Bonus Room (7176B2)2BR,2BA$1.32
Solana ApartmentsBrook2BR,2BA$1.41
The Retreat at CarmelDolcetto1BR,1BA$1.58
Somerset LakesRetreat: One Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.29
Northwood on the TrailSugar Maple2BR,1BA$1.40
TGM Autumn WoodsB12BR,1BA$1.41
Lake Clearwater ApartmentsCrane1BR,1BA$1.67
Ashton BrookOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.55
The Lodge at Trails EdgeThe Elk1BR,1BA$1.67
Carlyle CourtStandard One Bedrom (SN1)1BR,1BA$1.52

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Driftwood Hills, Indianapolis, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Driftwood Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Driftwood Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Driftwood Hills is under $1,219.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Driftwood Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Driftwood Hills is Carlyle Court which is listed at $802, while the average apartment in Driftwood Hills costs $2,564.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Driftwood Hills?

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 32 regular apartments in Driftwood Hills 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 Driftwood Hills?

Cheap apartments in Driftwood Hills have an average cost of $183 which is $2,381 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Driftwood Hills.

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