
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Northside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (107 Rentals)
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Stella

The Sheldrake Apartments

INDY FLATS

St. Agnes Apartments

1733 N. Meridian

The Washington

Priscilla on Pennsylvania

The Davlan

2060 N Delaware St, Unit 6
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2060 N Delaware St, Unit 10

1010 Central

Circle City

Devonshire Apartments

College Manor

670 E 17th St

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9 On Canal

Apollo & Aurora Apartments

330 N Arsenal Ave

Riley Towers
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1661 N Talbott St, Unit 1

Colmar Apartments

333 Penn Apartments

Canal Square

The Continental Towers at Vermont Place

2131 North

Wesley Place
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Lockerbie Lofts

Wesmont

The Grounds

Nine+Eighteen

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1631 Columbia Ave

Gardens of Canal Court

Garden Arch Apartments

Pulliam Square

Axis
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1408 Broadway St, Unit C

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615 N East St, Unit SI ID1364143P

433 N State Ave

Ardmore Apartments

The Row

Pavilion Place

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615 N East St, Unit SI ID1364133P

Cosmopolitan on the Canal

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Barbee
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Northside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Northside Studio Apartments | $1,218 | $579 | $3,298 |
| Old Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $544 | $3,359 |
| Old Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $650 | $4,259 |
| Old Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $799 | $3,499 |
| Old Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,771 | $6,771 | $6,771 |
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There are currently 107 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Old Northside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Old Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Northside area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at INDY FLATS priced from $705. The Sheldrake Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Old Northside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDY FLATS | Sherwood Std D | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| The Sheldrake Apartments | Studio Hybrid | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| 1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Priscilla on Pennsylvania | Studio- 1st Floor Corner | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Davlan | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $846 |
| Senate Manor | S.1 B | Studio,1BA | $930 |
| 1010 Central | Loft 50% | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
| Circle City | S8 Van Dyke | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| College Manor | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Washington | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Northside, IN
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Northside area is the $1.34 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,311 Square Feet) Model at Gardens of Canal Court in the in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,758. The second greatest value Old Northside apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at 402 E New York St starting at $1,849 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Riley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens of Canal Court | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1,311 Square Feet) | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| 402 E New York St | 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.55 |
| St. Joseph Flats | 2Bed 1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Davlan | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| The McKay | McKay 1B 831 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Van Dyke | Van Dyke 1B 830 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 1733 N. Meridian | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Washington | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| College Manor | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Sheldrake Apartments | Studio Hybrid | Studio ,1BA | $1.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Northside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Northside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Northside is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Old Northside is 1733 N. Meridian which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Old Northside costs $6,771.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Northside?
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 67 regular apartments in Old Northside 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 Old Northside?
Cheap apartments in Old Northside have an average cost of $387 which is $6,384 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Northside.
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