Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Central State Mansion
1 Bedroom Apartments

Central State Mansion

202 Steeples BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46222
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The Retreat On Washington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Retreat On Washington

2950 Kirkbride WayIndianapolis, IN 46222
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Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Lockefield Gardens priced from $991. Proctor Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lockefield GardensStandard One Bedroom (SR3)1BR,1BA$991
Proctor Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Union at 16th2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,283

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, IN

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.28 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,311 Square Feet) Model at Gardens of Canal Court in the in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,683. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Proctor Place starting at $1,100 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Garden City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gardens of Canal CourtTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1,311 Square Feet)2BR,2BA$1.28
Proctor Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Kennedy Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Union at 16th2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
WilshawAllison1BR,1BA$2.31
RiverviewGalena1BR,1BA$2.22
Lockefield GardensStandard One Bedroom (SR3)1BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #196

Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hawthorne Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorne Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Lockefield Gardens which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $3,130.

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 10 regular apartments in Hawthorne that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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