Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Southside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (52 Rentals)

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$1,100

2 Bedroom Rentals

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823 Iowa St

IndianapolisIN46203

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Garfield Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Place

2236 Ransdell StIndianapolis, IN 46225
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550 Fletcher Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

550 Fletcher Ave

550 Fletcher AveIndianapolis, IN 46203
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Mayleeno
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mayleeno

416 E Vermont PlIndianapolis, IN 46202
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1354 Shelby St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1354 Shelby St

1354 Shelby StIndianapolis, IN 46203
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520 E Washington St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 E Washington St

520 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46204
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City's End
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City's End

1441 Prospect StIndianapolis, IN 46203
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Pinnex
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnex

931 Fletcher AveIndianapolis, IN 46203
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Ohio Street TownHomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ohio Street TownHomes

1052 E Ohio StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Blacherne Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blacherne Apartments

402 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46204
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The Vue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vue

718 E Georgia StIndianapolis, IN 46202

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Near Southside, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Southside area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Volrath priced from $649. Welcome to Dawson Village – Welcome Home! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Near Southside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Volrath**Free Month of Rent ** 128 E Palmer St - Studio1BR,1BA$649
Welcome to Dawson Village – Welcome Home!2 BR/1 BA - FLATS2BR,1BA$899
Garfield Park Village2/1 Vintage2BR,1BA$951
Devonshire Apartments in Downtown Indianapolis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$990
Gathyr ApartmentsBellStudio,1BA$999
522 Fletcher Ave1BR/1.5BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Indy Colonial Apartments3111BR,1BA$1,025
The Assumption on Blaine1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,030
Artistry IndyEdie (EcoSuite)Studio,1BA$1,040
Line LoftsThe Inspiraton 50%2BR,1BA$1,062

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Southside, IN

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Southside area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $2,459. The second greatest value Near Southside apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Assumption on Blaine starting at $1,775 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Concord neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Block3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
The Assumption on Blaine2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Fountain Square Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.35
929 English Ave, Unit A929 English Ave2BR,2BA$1.36
The Davlan2br 2 ba2BR,2BA$1.34
Indy Colonial Apartments3111BR,1BA$1.05
Emhardt Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
522 Fletcher Ave1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.40
Welcome to Dawson Village – Welcome Home!Brand New Double2BR,1BA$1.43
Volrath0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.29

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Near Southside, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #14

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Indianapolis. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, 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 Southside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near Southside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near Southside is under $1,062.

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

The cheapest apartment in Near Southside is Volrath which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Near Southside costs $22,509.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near Southside?

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 Southside 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 Southside?

Cheap apartments in Near Southside have an average cost of $156 which is $22,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Southside.

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