
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadows Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (68 Rentals)
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Glenstone Studios

3165 Station St, Unit B

3165 Station St

3011 N Tacoma Ave

The Commons on 25th

2403 N Oxford St

The Pines at SoBro

3725 N Sherman Dr, Unit 7

4804 E 34th St
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2943 Schofield Ave, Unit 2943

Trails at Lakeside

Carrollton Manor Apartments

2318 E 36th St

4901 N Washington Blvd

Chateau De Ville

2830-30 Lasalle St

2356 N Arsenal Ave

Broad Ripple Trails

The Domino
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Willow Brook

3709-3711 Kinnear Ave

3241 Guilford Ave

1136-1138 Fairfield Ave

Fallwood

2950 N Colorado Ave

3011 E 47th St

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The Meadows

Charmwood Terrace
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THE COURTS OF MONON

The Villages at Mill Crossing

East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments

727 Fairfield Ave

VILLAGE AT FALL CREEK

Hopeside I

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Birchwood Place
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3286 Hovey St

3709 N Parker Ave

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The Point on Fall Creek

Stetson Senior Apartments

3502 Brouse Ave

2952 Adams St

2221 E 38th St

Harbour Pointe
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Meadows, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $599 | $1,400 |
| Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $889 | $1,720 |
| Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $750 | $4,484 |
| Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $825 | $4,739 |
| Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $1,800 | $4,484 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Meadows Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Meadows Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadows area of Indianapolis, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Villages at Mill Crossing priced from $545. East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $569. Here are the most affordable Meadows apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages at Mill Crossing | 2THSFL | 2BR,1BA | $545 |
| East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $569 |
| Glenstone Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| The Commons on 25th | Studio - The Enclave | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| 3519 Balsam Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Hopeside I | 2.2-40%-H | 2BR,2BA | $883 |
| Trails at Lakeside | Victoria | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Carrollton Manor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Pines at SoBro | 1x1 - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadows, IN
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meadows area is the $1.12 price per square foot B2 Model at East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments in the in the Martindale neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Meadows apartment is the Garnet Model at 7 Pointe Apartments starting at $1,069 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the United Northeast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Village at Avondale Meadows Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| 7 Pointe Apartments | Garnet | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Harbour Pointe | The Islander | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| 3326 Ruckle St, Unit Rear Apartment | 3326 Ruckle St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Hopeside I | 2.2-50% | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Fallwood | 1 Bed/1.5 Ba Den Up | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| Willow Brook | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Broad Ripple Trails | 1BR-L Rehab Village | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Chateau De Ville | Calais | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 2943 Schofield Ave, Unit 2943 | 2943 Schofield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meadows is under $989.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in Meadows is The Villages at Mill Crossing which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Meadows costs $3,142.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadows?
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 21 regular apartments in Meadows 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 Meadows?
Cheap apartments in Meadows have an average cost of $237 which is $2,905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadows.
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