Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Northside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $300 (12 Rentals)

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1 W 28th St

IndianapolisIN46208

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St. James
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. James

2102 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Northside area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at The Stella priced from $370. Vivio on Tenth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Near Northside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The StellaSA 30%Studio,1BA$370
Vivio on Tenth4x2-11584BR,2BA$600
The Sheldrake Apartments1 Bedroom With Den1BR,1BA$875
St. JamesOne Bedroom - Sublevel1BR,1BA$980
The ParkviewStudios1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northside, IN

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Northside area is the $1.06 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at The Block in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,539. The second greatest value Near Northside apartment is the Zurich Model at Cosmopolitan on the Canal starting at $1,810 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Block1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Cosmopolitan on the CanalZurich1BR,1BA$2.27
The Parkview1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.46
The Sheldrake Apartments1 Bedroom With Den1BR,1BA$1.17
The GroundsThe Chic1BR,1BA$2.41
Vivio on Tenth2x2-7282BR,2BA$1.09
Circa ApartmentsFringe1BR,1BA$2.38
WesmontStudio - Bumping on SunsetStudio ,1BA$2.17
Morton School Senior ApartmentsStudio 60%Studio ,1BA$2.14
St. JamesOne Bedroom - Sublevel1BR,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #83

Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Near Northside Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near Northside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near Northside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near Northside is under $1,441.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Near Northside is The Stella which is listed at $398, while the average apartment in Near Northside costs $2,743.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near Northside?

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 22 regular apartments in Near Northside 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 Northside?

Cheap apartments in Near Northside have an average cost of $398 which is $2,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Northside.

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