
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (71 Rentals)
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Dunbar Court

INDY FLATS

St. Agnes Apartments

Wesley Place

Priscilla on Pennsylvania

125 E 17th St

1704 N College Ave

2029 N College Ave

Circle City Apartments
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Traymore Apartments

Senate Manor

St. James

919 Broadway St

Lockefield Gardens

1010 Central

Utomin Apartments

Christian Place Apartments

The Washington

College Manor
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The Delaware Apartments

9 On Canal

Pavillion

632MLK

2131 North
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Wyndham on Delaware

1801 N Broadway St

The Stella

16 Park Apartments

INDY INDIE ARTIST COLONY

Northside Flats Apartments

Windsor

The Jordan
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1733 N. Meridian

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Capitol Manor

Victoria Apartments

Canal Gardens

The Whitaker
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Near North Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near North Indianapolis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near North Indianapolis Studio Apartments | $1,166 | $595 | $1,879 |
| Near North Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $750 | $3,870 |
| Near North Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $900 | $3,790 |
| Near North Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $1,971 | $4,124 |
| Near North Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $949 | $3,832 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Near North Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Near North Indianapolis Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near North Indianapolis area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Dunbar Court priced from $660. The Sheldrake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Near North Indianapolis apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $660 |
| The Sheldrake Apartments | Studio Hybrid | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| INDY FLATS | Sherwood Std D | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| St. Agnes Apartments | Studio- Large 5th* | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Madison Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Wesley Place | Peck | Studio,1BA | $803 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $891 |
| The Whitaker | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Priscilla on Pennsylvania | Studio- 1st Floor Corner | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Traymore Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Indianapolis, IN
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near North Indianapolis area is the $1.28 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,184 - 1,194 Square Feet) Model at Gardens of Canal Court in the in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,533. The second greatest value Near North Indianapolis apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at 2131 North starting at $1,525 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near North Indianapolis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens of Canal Court | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,184 - 1,194 Square Feet) | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 2131 North | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Pavillion | Two Bedrooms, One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Madison Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| St. James | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Washington | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Utomin Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Whitaker | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Sheldrake Apartments | Studio Hybrid | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear North Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Near North Indianapolis, Indianapolis, and the greater Indianapolis area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near North Indianapolis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near North Indianapolis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near North Indianapolis is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near North Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Near North Indianapolis is Madison Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Near North Indianapolis costs $2,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near North Indianapolis?
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 71 regular apartments in Near North Indianapolis 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 Near North Indianapolis?
Cheap apartments in Near North Indianapolis have an average cost of $341 which is $2,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North Indianapolis.
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