Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (27 Rentals)

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$750 - $795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1254 W 23rd St

IndianapolisIN46208

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Fisher Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fisher Apartments

5125 W 10th StIndianapolis, IN 46224
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The Reserve at White River
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reserve at White River

2774 Pixel RdIndianapolis, IN 46222
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The Legend at Speedway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Legend at Speedway

2202 Fair Oaks DrSpeedway, IN 46224
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Northwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Indianapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Indianapolis area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at The Stratford priced from $620. Union at 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $684. Here are the most affordable Northwest Indianapolis apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The StratfordStudioStudio,1BA$620
Union at 16th1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$684
Wildwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Fields Apartment Homes1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$779
The Legend at SpeedwayA11BR,1BA$799
The Riverside Apartment Homes1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$799
The Life at White PinesPINE1BR,1BA$809
El Dorado Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Aura ApartmentsAUA21BR,1BA$949
The Meadows Apartment Homes1x1 Williamsburg Renovated1BR,1BA$979

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Indianapolis, IN

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Indianapolis area is the $1.21 price per square foot AUB2RENO Model at Aura Apartments in the in the Cheswick Place neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Northwest Indianapolis apartment is the CYPRESS Model at The Life at White Pines starting at $1,536 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Cheswick Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Indianapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aura ApartmentsAUB2RENO2BR,1BA$1.21
The Life at White PinesCYPRESS3BR,2BA$1.28
Mansion Row - Where Historic Charm Meets Modern Convenience!7178B1 Traditional 2x2 (1100 sqft)2BR,2BA$1.18
The Riverside Apartment Homes2x1 Townhome Renovated2BR,1BA$1.48
Union at 16th2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Wildwood Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.28
The Cedars Apartment Homes2x1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.48
The Stratford1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
The Fields Apartment Homes1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.18
The Legend at SpeedwayA11BR,1BA$1.40

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Northwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Northwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, and the greater Indianapolis area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Indianapolis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Indianapolis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Indianapolis is under $979.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Indianapolis?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Indianapolis is Union at 16th which is listed at $684, while the average apartment in Northwest Indianapolis costs $1,384.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Indianapolis?

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 40 regular apartments in Northwest Indianapolis 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 Northwest Indianapolis?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Indianapolis have an average cost of $243 which is $1,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Indianapolis.

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