
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highlands area of Indianapolis.


Fishermans Village

Marabou Mills

Cambridge Commons

Mariners Village

Scarborough Lake Apartments

The Life at White Pines
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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 | $784 | $620 | $1,208 |
| Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $999 | $790 | $1,415 |
| Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $859 | $2,189 |
| Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $1,250 | $2,400 |
| Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $2,399 | $2,399 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stratford | Studio | Studio,1BA | $620 |
| Fishermans Village | Aqua | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Cambridge Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Mariners Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $762 |
| Scarborough Lake Apartments | The Sunset 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park at Eagle Creek | Redbud | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| The Life at White Pines | CYPRESS | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Pebble Point | The Escape | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Eagle Creek | Shine | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Villa Del Sol Apartments | Spacious one bed one bathroom apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Stratford | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Brickyard Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Woodhaven Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Fishermans Village | Cobalt | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Mariners Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighlands, Indianapolis, IN
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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $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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