Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meridian Hills Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $600 (47 Rentals)

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property at 6721 Riverfront Ave

$1,290

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

6721 Riverfront Ave, Unit Studio

6721 Riverfront Ave
IndianapolisIN46220

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Shore Acres
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shore Acres

1105 Westfield Ct WIndianapolis, IN 46240
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Reflections Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reflections Apartments

7999 Silverleaf DrIndianapolis, IN 46260
Corporate Housing

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The Meridian North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meridian North

2100 Westlane RdIndianapolis, IN 46260
Corporate Housing
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The Jameson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jameson

1854 Century WayIndianapolis, IN 46260
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Northview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northview

8607 Cholla RdIndianapolis, IN 46240

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Cheapest Available Meridian Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meridian Hills area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Reflections Apartments priced from $649. Monon Walk Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Meridian Hills apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reflections ApartmentsExpressionsStudio,1BA$649
Monon Walk ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$810
The Hub at NoraStudio - The CoreStudio,1BA$849
Turtle Creek - IndianapolisS1 ShellStudio,1BA$859
LandmarkRanierStudio,1BA$870
Lincolnshire Broad RippleStudio Upper LevelsStudio,1BA$875
Wellington Square Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$926
The Meridian North and SouthB4S South2BR,1BA$929
Northwood on the TrailRedbud1BR,1BA$1,000
The Manning Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meridian Hills, IN

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meridian Hills area is the $1.32 price per square foot Two Bedroom with Bonus Room (7176B2) Model at Pinnacle on Meridian in the in the Nora neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Meridian Hills apartment is the 3x2 Renovated Model at The Grove on Harcourt starting at $1,559 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Spring Arbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meridian Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle on MeridianTwo Bedroom with Bonus Room (7176B2)2BR,2BA$1.32
The Grove on Harcourt3x2 Renovated3BR,2BA$1.19
Private Reserve TownhomesThe Newburgh2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Edison at Meridian Hills2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Jade North ApartmentsPlan H2BR,1.5BA$1.10
The JamesonRoyalwood1BR,1.5BA$1.34
WoodlakeTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.24
The Meridian North and SouthA7S South1BR,1BA$1.04
Wellington Square Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Monon Walk ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35

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Meridian Hills, Indianapolis, IN

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Indianapolis, Indiana. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meridian Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Meridian Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meridian Hills is under $1,029.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meridian Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Meridian Hills is The Meridian North and South which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Meridian Hills costs $1,514.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meridian Hills?

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 20 regular apartments in Meridian Hills 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 Meridian Hills?

Cheap apartments in Meridian Hills have an average cost of $204 which is $1,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meridian Hills.

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