
Cheap Homes for Rent in Near Southside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (62 Rentals)
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1755 W Morris St

2142 S Garfield Dr

336 Prospect St

2211 E New York St, Unit B

245 S Randolph St

247 S Randolph St

518 S State Ave

1640 Asbury St

1026 Laurel St
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1825 S East St

2905 Tindall St

1626 Lawton Ave

1339 W Lee St

1617 Lawton Ave

2633 S Randolph St

1122 S Meridian St

823 Iowa St

1637 Hoefgen St

1619 S Randolph St
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1620 Palmer St

1737 Terrace Ave

2036 Calhoun St

1407 S Alabama St

1409 S Alabama St

1402-1404 Charles St

439 N Forest Ave

2314 Union St

1514 Ringgold Ave

944 E Minnesota St
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1529 E Ohio St

944 E Minnesota St

1529 E Ohio St

1202 Hoefgen St, Unit 1202, Unit 1202

55 S Harding St

704 Sanders St

2031 Southeastern Ave

1364 S Talbott St

1364 S Talbott St

2233 St Paul St
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2905 Dietz St

55 S Harding St, Unit 210, Unit 210

1549 Nelson Ave

3312 Olive St

707 Stevens St

1541 E Ohio St

43 N Randolph St

43 N Randolph St

651 Birch Ave

1053 Villa Ave
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Near Southside, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Near Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Southside 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,560 | $825 | $3,800 |
| Near Southside 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,783 | $999 | $3,520 |
| Near Southside 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,185 | $1,650 | $3,000 |
| Near Southside 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,500 | $2,400 | $2,600 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 62 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 1 Bed unit found at Volrath priced from $649. Garfield Park Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Near Southside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volrath | **Free Month of Rent ** 128 E Palmer St - Studio | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Garfield Park Village | 1/1 Vintage | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Madison Lofts | The Artisan Flat 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| The Davlan | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $846 |
| Welcome to Dawson Village – Welcome Home! | 2 BR/1 BA - Partial Remodeled Flat | 2BR,1BA | $945 |
| Indy Downtown Colonial Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46970 | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| The Assembly | Cylinder- Workforce | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Line Lofts | The Inspiraton 50% | 2BR,1BA | $1,014 |
| Edge 35 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,022 |
| Lofts on Madison | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Southside, IN
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near Southside area is the $0.97 price per square foot loft Model at Shoemaker Building in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Near Southside apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Block starting at $2,499 with a $1.41 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoemaker Building | loft | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| The Block | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Wheeler Lofts | M | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Maxwell Apartments | Chicago | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| The Assumption on Blaine | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Line Lofts | The Intuition 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Davlan | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Welcome to Dawson Village – Welcome Home! | 2 BR/1 BA - Partial Remodeled Flat | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Madison Lofts | The Flat 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Volrath | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Near Southside
What type of rentals are currently available in Near Southside?
There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in Near Southside, IN with pricing that ranges from $649 to $14,957. There are also 186 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near Southside ranging from $550 to $3,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Near Southside?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Near Southside ranges from $550 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,838.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Near Southside?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Near Southside range from $1,075 to $6,564, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $999 to $3,520. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,719.
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