Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $495 (31 Rentals)

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Fisher Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fisher Apartments

5125 W 10th StIndianapolis, IN 46224
  • Utilities Included

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The Reserve at White River
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reserve at White River

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

The Legend at Speedway

2202 Fair Oaks DrSpeedway, IN 46224
Corporate Housing

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Cheapest Available Northwest Indianapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Indianapolis area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Legend at Speedway priced from $799. The Stratford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Northwest Indianapolis apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Legend at SpeedwayA11BR, 1BA$799
The Stratford Apartments1x1 - Classic1BR, 1BA$879
Residences at LawnviewOne Bedroom One Bath Mid-Rise1BR, 1BA$889
The HermitageThe Hermitage1BR, 1BA$912
The Fields Apartment Homes1x1 Upgrade1BR, 1BA$929
Carriage House WestThe Windsor1BR, 1BA$957
The Life at White PinesPINE1BR, 1BA$964
Vivio on Tenth0x1-S1-401Studio, 1BA$999
Waterfront Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,045
Aura ApartmentsAUA11BR, 1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Indianapolis, IN

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Indianapolis area is the $1.19 price per square foot AUB3RENO Model at Aura Apartments in the Cheswick Place neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Northwest Indianapolis apartment is the 7178B1 Traditional 2x2 (1100 sqft) Model at Mansion Row Apartments in the Cheswick Place neighborhood starting at $1,379 with a $1.25 price per square foot. 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 ApartmentsAUB3RENO2BR, 2BA$1.19
Mansion Row Apartments7178B1 Traditional 2x2 (1100 sqft)2BR, 2BA$1.25
The Meadows Apartment Homes2x1 Townhome Upgrade2BR, 1BA$1.32
Wildwood Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1.28
The HermitageThe Lodge1BR, 1BA$1.31
Abney Lake1 Bedroom Fireplace Upgrade1BR, 1BA$1.53
The Life at White PinesPINE1BR, 1BA$1.39
The Fields Apartment Homes1x1 Upgrade1BR, 1BA$1.40
The Stratford Apartments1x1 - Upgrade1BR, 1BA$1.42
The Legend at SpeedwayA11BR, 1BA$1.40

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Northwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Indianapolis?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Indianapolis is The Legend at Speedway which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Northwest Indianapolis costs $1,275.

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 27 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 $333 which is $942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Indianapolis.

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