Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Whispering Pines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Pines

4444 Mission DrIndianapolis, IN 46254
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The Life at Wood Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Life at Wood Springs

6495 Piping Rock LnIndianapolis, IN 46254
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Heather Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Ridge

3245 Heather Ridge DrIndianapolis, IN 46214
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Brickyard Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brickyard Flats

6363 Hollister DrSpeedway, IN 46224

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Highlands, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at The Stratford priced from $620. Fishermans Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The StratfordStudioStudio,1BA$620
Fishermans VillageAquaStudio,1BA$649
Cambridge CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Mariners VillageStudioStudio,1BA$762
Scarborough Lake ApartmentsThe Sunset 1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, IN

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.26 price per square foot Redbud Model at Park at Eagle Creek in the in the Timberview neighborhood starting from $1,596. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the CYPRESS Model at The Life at White Pines starting at $1,536 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Cheswick Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park at Eagle CreekRedbud3BR,2BA$1.26
The Life at White PinesCYPRESS3BR,2BA$1.28
Pebble PointThe Escape2BR,2BA$1.20
Eagle CreekShine1BR,1BA$1.12
Villa Del Sol ApartmentsSpacious one bed one bathroom apartment1BR,1BA$1.04
The Stratford1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Brickyard FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.23
Woodhaven ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Fishermans VillageCobalt1BR,1BA$1.28
Mariners VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlands, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #94

Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Highlands, Indianapolis, and the greater Indianapolis area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Scarborough Lake Apartments which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $2,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands?

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 87 regular apartments in Highlands 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 Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Highlands have an average cost of $359 which is $2,040 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Indianapolis

Written by: Wendy Melton

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!