
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near NW Riverside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Near NW Riverside area of Indianapolis.


The Sheldrake Apartments

Meridian Towers

Dunbar Court

34 North Apartments

St. Agnes Apartments

The Star

3340 N Meridian St
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1138 36th St

River West Flats

524 W 23rd St

1702 Winfield Ave

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828 W Roache St, Unit TBD

1468 W 32nd St

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The Historic Bauer

Winston

Meridian Plaza

2831 N Kenwood Ave

2316 Indianapolis Ave

970 Edgemont Ave

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St. James

2701 W 17th St

2248 N Harding St

541 W 29th St

Campus Townhomes

524 W 23rd St

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Near NW Riverside, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near NW Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near NW Riverside Studio Apartments | $845 | $595 | $1,431 |
| Near NW Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $749 | $2,250 |
| Near NW Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $899 | $2,557 |
| Near NW Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $1,450 | $3,283 |
| Near NW Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $979 | $2,974 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Near NW Riverside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Near NW Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near NW Riverside area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Meridian Towers priced from $629. Dunbar Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Near NW Riverside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Towers | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| Dunbar Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| 34 North Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Star | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
| St. Agnes Apartments | One Bedroom Standard - Basement* | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $891 |
| St. James | One Bedroom - Sublevel | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| River West Flats | One Bedroom One Bath - The Driftwood | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
| Oxmoor Indy | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near NW Riverside, IN
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near NW Riverside area is the $1.25 price per square foot 7178B1 Traditional 2x2 (1100 sqft) Model at Mansion Row Apartments in the in the Cheswick Place neighborhood starting from $1,379. The second greatest value Near NW Riverside apartment is the 2 Bed Model at The Star starting at $799 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Martindale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near NW Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansion Row Apartments | 7178B1 Traditional 2x2 (1100 sqft) | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| The Star | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
| The Riverside Apartment Homes | 2x1,5 Townhome Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Oxmoor Indy | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Canal Gardens | 2.1 40% | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Avenue | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 828 W Roache St, Unit TBD | 828 W Roache St | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| St. James | One Bedroom - Sublevel | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| St. Agnes Apartments | One Bedroom Standard - Basement* | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 34 North Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near NW Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Near NW Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near NW Riverside is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near NW Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Near NW Riverside is Meridian Towers which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Near NW Riverside costs $2,345.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near NW Riverside?
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 34 regular apartments in Near NW Riverside 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 NW Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Near NW Riverside have an average cost of $645 which is $1,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near NW Riverside.
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