
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden City Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (32 Rentals)
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The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes

Pinnacle West

Ashgrove Apartments

The Park at Greenhill

The Hills Apartment Homes

Covington Square

Suncrest
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Auburn Hills Apartments

Carriage House West

Ashton Pointe

1269 Farley Dr, Unit 1269

Eagle Lake Landing

Windsor Park

Plaza at Central Greens

Proctor Place
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Addison Creek

Fisher Apartments

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Pinewood Village Apartments

Remington on Rockville

Sebring Court

Central State Mansion

The Oasis
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Chapel Hill Apartments

The Steeples on Washington

The Retreat On Washington

5909 W Morris St

610 Ingomar St

Stanford Court

Runaway Bay Apartments

Wilshaw
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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 | $888 | $700 | $1,650 |
| Garden City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,058 | $760 | $2,603 |
| Garden City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $940 | $2,686 |
| Garden City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,200 | $3,259 |
| Garden City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $1,663 | $1,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 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 2 Beds unit found at Proctor Place priced from $492. Maple Creek Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Garden City apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $492 |
| Maple Creek Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes | Studio - 441 sqft | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Pinnacle West | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Park at Greenhill | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 654 SF - Creek Side | 1BR,1BA | $901 |
| The Hills Apartment Homes | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| The Oasis | The Quartz | 1BR,1BA | $984 |
| Carriage House West | The Windsor | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Ashton Pointe | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Stanford Court | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom (C3M) | 2BR,2BA | $1,138 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden City, IN
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden City area is the $0.98 price per square foot The Voyager Model at Chapel Hill Apartments in the in the West Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Garden City apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Proctor Place starting at $1,131 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Garden City 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill Apartments | The Voyager | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Proctor Place | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Runaway Bay Apartments | Newport 1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Ashton Pointe | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Carriage House West | The Kincaid | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Auburn Hills Apartments | Augusta Phase II (Fireplace) | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Stanford Court | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom (C3M) | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Eagle Lake Landing | The Bay Breeze | 1BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| The Oasis | The Quartz | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Pinnacle West | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGarden City, Indianapolis, IN
Ranked #169
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 $1,138.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garden City?
The cheapest apartment in Garden City is Pinnacle West which is listed at $750, 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 69 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 $434 which is $1,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden City.
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