
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near North Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (92 Rentals)
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The Sheldrake Apartments

Dunbar Court

INDY FLATS

St. Agnes Apartments

1733 N. Meridian

Priscilla on Pennsylvania

The Washington

2060 N Delaware St, Unit 3

524 W 23rd St
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9 On Canal

Circle City

Lockefield Gardens

College Manor

1010 Central

Drake Street Garden Homes

Riley Towers

The Delaware Apartments

1661 N Talbott St, Unit 1

Colmar Apartments
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Garden Arch Apartments

Lockerbie Lofts

2131 North

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Ralston Apartments

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615 N East St, Unit SI ID1364133P

Wesley Place

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615 N East St, Unit SI ID1364143P

410 E 13th St

The Stella

The Grounds
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Nine+Eighteen

Gardens of Canal Court

Circa Apartments

Temple Lofts

Cosmopolitan on the Canal

St. Joseph Flats

Pavilion Place

Townhomes at Fall Creek Place

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615 N East St, Unit SI FL2-ID1364146P

2101 N Pennsylvania St
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Barbee

Windsor

The Jordan

PICCADILLY

The Harrison

The Marleigh

Traymore Apartments

The Rotherwood Apartments

2316 Indianapolis Ave
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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 | $1,142 | $595 | $3,470 |
| Near North Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $544 | $2,604 |
| Near North Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $650 | $3,507 |
| Near North Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,562 | $799 | $3,499 |
| Near North Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $979 | $5,764 |
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There are currently 92 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 $675. INDY FLATS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. 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 | $675 |
| INDY FLATS | Sherwood Std D | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| 1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Priscilla on Pennsylvania | Studio- 1st Floor Corner | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| St. Agnes Apartments | One Bedroom Standard - Basement* | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Washington | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $891 |
| St. James | One Bedroom - Sublevel | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Senate Manor | 1.1 B | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| 9 On Canal | Studio - Stockholm | Studio,1BA | $960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near North Indianapolis, IN
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near North Indianapolis area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2.1 40% Model at Canal Gardens in the in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $891. The second greatest value Near North Indianapolis apartment is the Two Bedrooms, One Bathroom Model at Pavilion Place starting at $1,495 with a $1.67 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Pavilion Place | Two Bedrooms, One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Avenue | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Van Dyke | Van Dyke 1B 830 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 410 E 13th St | 410 E 13th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| College Manor | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The McKay | McKay 1B 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| St. James | One Bedroom - Sublevel | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| St. Agnes Apartments | One Bedroom Standard - Basement* | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear North Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
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Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $960.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near North Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Near North Indianapolis is 1733 N. Meridian which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Near North Indianapolis costs $2,400.
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 39 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 $297 which is $2,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near North Indianapolis.
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