
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highlands area of Indianapolis.


The Life at Northwest Gardens

Scarborough Lake Apartments

Cambridge Commons

Garden Pointe Apartments

Mariners Village Apartments

Spinnaker Court

The Life at Wood Springs

Meadows Apartments

Woodhaven Park
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The Life at White Pines

Waterfront Terrace

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Fisherman's Village

Aspen Chase

Deercross

The Woods of Eagle Creek

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Wylde at Eagle Creek

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Center Point

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Park at Eagle Creek

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5925 Sunwood Dr

Three Fountains West Cooperative

Whispering Pines

Aragon Woods

Mayfield Green Cooperative

Marabou Mills

Heather Ridge

Villa Del Sol

6436 Lupine Terrace

6458 Lupine Terrace
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Creekside Square Phase II

Honey Creek Apartments

3281 Lupine Dr

6340 Commons Dr

5439 Cotton Bay Dr W

Brickyard Flats
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Highlands, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Studio Apartments | $862 | $689 | $1,249 |
| Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $709 | $1,445 |
| Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $988 | $1,780 |
| Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,359 | $2,516 |
| Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $2,399 | $2,399 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highlands Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Garden Pointe Apartments priced from $795. Cambridge Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Pointe Apartments | Lily Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Cambridge Commons | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Life at Wood Springs | 1 BEDROOM | 1 BATHROOM A | 1BR,1BA | $832 |
| The Life at White Pines | PINE | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Waterfront Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Stratford Apartments | One Bed One Bath- Large | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Villa Del Sol | ?Your Perfect 1-Bedroom Awaits — Style, Space ... | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Spinnaker Court | Hideaway | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Woodhaven Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Astoria Park Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 712 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, IN
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Mariners Village Apartments in the in the Timberview neighborhood starting from $1,164. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the ??** Waiting List ** 3 Bed / 1.5 Bath Small Tow... Model at Villa Del Sol starting at $1,315 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Timberview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Villa Del Sol | ??** Waiting List ** 3 Bed / 1.5 Bath Small Tow... | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| Brickyard Flats | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Life at Northwest Gardens | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Stratford Apartments | One Bed One Bath- Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Astoria Park Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 712 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Life at White Pines | PINE | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Woodhaven Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Waterfront Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Life at Wood Springs | 1 BEDROOM | 1 BATHROOM A | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighlands, Indianapolis, IN
Ranked #97
Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $945.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Cambridge Commons which is listed at $825, 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 32 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 $289 which is $2,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.
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