Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Kessler Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $629 (47 Rentals)

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property at 4610 Rookwood Ave
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Jun 1, 2029
Affordability

4610 Rookwood Ave

IndianapolisIN46208
property at 4612 Rookwood Ave
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Jun 1, 2028
Affordability

4612 Rookwood Ave

IndianapolisIN46208

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Cheapest Available Highland Kessler Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Kessler area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Meridian Towers priced from $629. 34 North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Highland Kessler apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian TowersStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$629
34 North ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$725
The Meridian North and SouthA7S South1BR, 1BA$734
Maple Court1 Bed Original1BR, 1BA$735
The Star2 Bed2BR, 1BA$799
Parkway1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$799
Broad Ripple TrailsSTUD-DStudio, 1BA$799
Woods at Oak CrossingOne Bedroom One Bath1BR, 1BA$809
The MeridianThe Boulevard1BR, 1BA$849
Carrollton Manor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Unfurnished1BR, 1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Kessler, IN

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Kessler area is the $1.15 price per square foot Lilac Model at Everly at Meridian Hills in the Faith Knoll neighborhood starting from $1,609. The second greatest value Highland Kessler apartment is the C1R North Model at The Meridian North and South in the Faith Knoll neighborhood starting at $1,639 with a $1.26 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Kessler apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Everly at Meridian HillsLilac2BR, 2BA$1.15
The Meridian North and SouthC1R North3BR, 1.5BA$1.26
Aura ApartmentsAUB3RENO2BR, 2BA$1.19
The Star2 Bed2BR, 1BA$0.76
Jade North ApartmentsPlan H2BR, 1.5BA$1.10
Wellington Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR, 1BA$1.18
Wildwood Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1.28
Monon Station Apartments4560 N Winthrop Ave Apt 42BR, 1BA$1.26
The MeridianThe Delaware2BR, 1BA$1.24
Maple Court1 Bed Original1BR, 1BA$1.31

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Highland Kessler, Indianapolis, IN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Kessler Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highland Kessler?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Kessler is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Kessler?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Kessler is The Meridian North and South which is listed at $734, while the average apartment in Highland Kessler costs $1,149.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Kessler?

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 55 regular apartments in Highland Kessler 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 Highland Kessler?

Cheap apartments in Highland Kessler have an average cost of $198 which is $951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Kessler.

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