
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden City Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Garden City area of Indianapolis.


3014 W 10th St, Unit 2

Ashgrove Apartments

The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes

Pinnacle West

Addison Creek
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Sebring Court

Stanford Court
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Garden City, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garden City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City Studio Apartments | $902 | $700 | $2,250 |
| Garden City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $773 | $2,593 |
| Garden City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $749 | $3,148 |
| Garden City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,200 | $3,517 |
| Garden City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $1,663 | $1,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Garden City Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Garden City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garden City area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Maple Creek Village priced from $700. The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Garden City apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Creek Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes | Studio - 441 sqft | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Pinnacle West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $759 |
| The Park at Greenhill | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 654 SF - Creek Side | 1BR,1BA | $901 |
| The Hills Apartment Homes | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden City, IN
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden City area is the $1.39 price per square foot Newport 1 Model at Runaway Bay Apartments in the in the Cheswick Place neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value Garden City apartment is the The Chesapeake Model at Eagle Lake Landing starting at $1,423 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Cheswick Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runaway Bay Apartments | Newport 1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Eagle Lake Landing | The Chesapeake | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Auburn Hills Apartments | Augusta Phase II (Fireplace) | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Carriage House West | The Kincaid | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Stanford Court | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom (C3M) | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Chapel Hill Apartments | The Acadia | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Proctor Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ashton Pointe | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Oasis | The Quartz | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Pinnacle West | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garden City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Garden City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Garden City is under $1,056.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garden City?
The cheapest apartment in Garden City is The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Garden City costs $1,776.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garden City?
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 123 regular apartments in Garden City 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 Garden City?
Cheap apartments in Garden City have an average cost of $635 which is $1,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden City.
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