Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (30 Rentals)

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Fisher Apartments
Studio Apartments

Fisher Apartments

5125 W 10th StIndianapolis, IN 46224
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The Stratford
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Stratford

3201 Watergate RdIndianapolis, 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
Senior Living
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Northwest Indianapolis - 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!

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Waterfront Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waterfront Terrace

3510 Kebil DrIndianapolis, IN 46224

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 4 Beds unit found at Vivio on Tenth priced from $600. The Stratford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $610. Here are the most affordable Northwest Indianapolis apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivio on TenthPer Bedroom - 4x2 D2 1158sf4BR,2BA$600
The StratfordStudioStudio,1BA$610
The Life at White PinesPINE1BR,1BA$708
Fields Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$783
The Legend at SpeedwayA11BR,1BA$786
El Dorado1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$859
Abney Lake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$864
Woods at Oak CrossingOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$895
Eagledale Senior Apartments0B 50%Studio,1BA$898
Wildwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Indianapolis, IN

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Indianapolis area is the $1.19 price per square foot AUC1 RENO Model at Aura Apartments in the in the Cheswick Place neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Northwest Indianapolis apartment is the CYPRESS Model at The Life at White Pines starting at $1,485 with a $1.24 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 ApartmentsAUC1 RENO3BR,2BA$1.19
The Life at White PinesCYPRESS3BR,2BA$1.24
Mansion Row - Where Historic Charm Meets Modern7178B1 Traditional 2x2 (1100 sqft)2BR,2BA$1.18
Fields Apartments2 Bedrooms 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.18
Riverside Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.45
Cedars Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
The Stratford1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Abney Lake1 Bedroom Fireplace1BR,1BA$1.25
Wildwood Village Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.42
The Legend at SpeedwayA11BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #140

Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Indianapolis?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Indianapolis is The Life at White Pines which is listed at $708, while the average apartment in Northwest Indianapolis costs $1,485.

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 $350 which is $1,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Indianapolis.

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