
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Southside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Near Southside area of Indianapolis.


Country Club Apartments

Madison Lofts

Welcome to Dawson Village – Welcome Home!
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1311 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 1311

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Indy Colonial Apartments

1134 Blaine Ave

Lofts on Madison

Edge 35

Maxwell Apartments

Forte Apartments

1501 S Meridian St

Artistry Indy
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333 Penn Apartments

Residence on Penn

1005 Sanders St

402 N Delaware St
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The Continental Towers at Vermont Place

126 E Vermont St
Near Southside - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Indianapolis
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Indianapolis by our Local Expert Wendy Melton. See how it ranks!
Near Southside, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near Southside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Near Southside Studio Apartments | $1,555 | $699 | $3,260 |
Near Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $455 | $4,475 |
Near Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $899 | $9,027 |
Near Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $1,400 | $9,585 |
Near Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $1,680 | $1,680 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Near Southside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Near Southside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Southside area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Country Club Apartments priced from $699. Madison Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Near Southside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Country Club Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Madison Lofts | 1x1 583sf | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
Welcome to Dawson Village – Welcome Home! | Renovated 2 Bedroom Flat - Open Kitchen Floorplan | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Indy Colonial Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Lofts on Madison | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Maxwell Apartments | Milan | Studio,1BA | $1,086 |
Canal Square | Arch | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
Artistry Indy | Edie (EcoSuite) | Studio,1BA | $1,127 |
Line Lofts | The Inspiration 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Southside, IN
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Southside area is the $1.08 price per square foot loft Model at Shoemaker Building in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Near Southside apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at The Block starting at $1,539 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Riley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Shoemaker Building | loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
The Block | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Wheeler Lofts | A | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
Line Lofts | The Inspiration 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Lockerbie Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,2BA | $1.48 |
The Vue | ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
1302 Pleasant St, Unit B | 1302 Pleasant St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Welcome to Dawson Village – Welcome Home! | Renovated 2 Bedroom Flat - Open Kitchen Floorplan | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
1311 Woodlawn Ave, Unit 1311 | 1311 Woodlawn Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Country Club Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear Southside, Indianapolis, IN
Ranked #13
Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Near Southside Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near Southside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Near Southside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Near Southside is at Country Club Apartments listed at $699.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near Southside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near Southside Apartment is $830 at Madison Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near Southside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near Southside is starting from $945 at Country Club Apartments.
What is the most affordable Near Southside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Near Southside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 220 Meridian and starts from $3,807.
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