
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson Heights Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $300 (16 Rentals)
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1748 N Bancroft St
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910 N Ewing St

3535 Robson St

24 N Linwood Ave

4830-4831 E Washington St

The Aerie on 11th Street

Courts Apartments

1404 N Kealing Ave
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15 N Riley Ave

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890 N Gladstone Ave

951 N Ewing St
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774 Dequincy St
Emerson Heights, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerson Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Emerson Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $729 | $325 | $1,159 |
Emerson Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,120 | $700 | $1,620 |
Emerson Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,170 | $1,010 | $1,350 |
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Cheapest Available Emerson Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerson Heights area of Indianapolis, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Aerie on 11th Street priced from $700. Courts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $713. Here are the most affordable Emerson Heights apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Aerie on 11th Street | 6260 East 11th Street - Apt 307 | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Courts Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $713 |
Vistas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $869 |
Minnie Hartmann Center | The Lucy 40% | 2BR,1BA | $931 |
Glen Ridge Manor Townhomes and Flats | Glen Ridge 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson Heights, IN
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerson Heights area is the $1.24 price per square foot Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment - 2 bedr... Model at School 85 in the in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,610. The second greatest value Emerson Heights apartment is the Glen Ridge 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Glen Ridge Manor Townhomes and Flats starting at $1,010 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Martindale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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School 85 | Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment - 2 bedr... | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Glen Ridge Manor Townhomes and Flats | Glen Ridge 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Vistas Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
The Aerie on 11th Street | 6260 East 11th Street - Apt 305 | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Minnie Hartmann Center | The Alma 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Courts Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Historic Irvington Flats | Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment 1 bedroo... | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEmerson Heights, Indianapolis, IN
Ranked #226
Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Emerson Heights Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerson Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Emerson Heights is Historic Irvington Flats which is listed at $1,039, while the average apartment in Emerson Heights costs $1,180.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerson Heights?
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 10 regular apartments in Emerson Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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