
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $600 (32 Rentals)
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Dunbar Court

Maple Creek Village

3014 W 10th St, Unit 2

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451 N Warman Ave

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9 On Canal

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1918 W Washington St, Unit 4

1918 W Washington St, Unit 12

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Lockefield Gardens

El Dorado

The Assumption on Blaine

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Riverview

Vanguard at 16 Tech

3531 Garden Ave

3531 Garden Ave

264 N Holmes Ave

264 N Holmes Ave
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86 N Holmes Ave

1911 Wilcox St

The Steeples on Washington

The Retreat On Washington

525 N Belmont Ave

771 Haugh St
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Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hawthorne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Studio Apartments | $1,267 | $200 | $1,695 |
| Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $800 | $2,199 |
| Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $749 | $3,440 |
| Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,200 | $3,315 |
| Hawthorne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,132 | $600 | $5,819 |
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Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Dunbar Court priced from $665. Maple Creek Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| Maple Creek Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 9 On Canal | Studio - Stockholm | Studio,1BA | $910 |
| River West Flats | One Bedroom One Bath - The Driftwood | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
| Plaza at Central Greens | One Bedroom B150 | 1BR,1BA | $957 |
| Proctor Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $991 |
| Lockefield Gardens | Standard One Bedroom (SR3) | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| The Riverside Apartment Homes | 2x1 Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Drake Street Garden Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Assumption on Blaine | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, IN
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $0.65 price per square foot 7178C1 Mansion Penthouse 3x2 + Storage (2600 sqft) Model at Mansion Row - Where Historic Charm Meets Modern Convenience! in the in the Cheswick Place neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the loft Model at Shoemaker Building starting at $1,750 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Riley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansion Row - Where Historic Charm Meets Modern Convenience! | 7178C1 Mansion Penthouse 3x2 + Storage (2600 sqft) | 3BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| Shoemaker Building | loft | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| The Block | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 1137 W 21st St | 1137 W 21st St | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| The Assumption on Blaine | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Riverside Apartment Homes | 2x1 Townhome Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Drake Street Garden Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Proctor Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Vivio on Tenth | Per Bedroom - 2x2 B5 728sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Maple Creek Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorne Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hawthorne is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Maple Creek Village which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $2,090.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hawthorne?
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 79 regular apartments in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?
Cheap apartments in Hawthorne have an average cost of $385 which is $1,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.
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