Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shelby Street-Epler Avenue Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Rosedale Hills
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale Hills

2139 E Hanna AveIndianapolis, IN 46227
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Stone Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Lake

2913 E Hanna AveIndianapolis, IN 46227
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Crossroads at Madison
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads at Madison

4725 Madison AveIndianapolis, IN 46227
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Estate View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Estate View

6768 S East StIndianapolis, IN 46227
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Windsor Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Court

7302 Queen Anne CtIndianapolis, IN 46227

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Crossroads at Southgreen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads at Southgreen

5030 Southgreen DrIndianapolis, IN 46227
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Spicewood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spicewood

354 Spicewood DrIndianapolis, IN 46227
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Francis Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Francis Apartments

1819 Main StBeech Grove, IN 46107
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Shelby Street-Epler Avenue, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelby Street-Epler Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shelby Street-Epler Avenue area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at 5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on Madison priced from $665. Windsor Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $728. Here are the most affordable Shelby Street-Epler Avenue apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on MadisonEdgewood - CypressStudio,1BA$665
Windsor CourtStandard One Bedroom (SN1)1BR,1BA$728
Garfield Park Village1/1 Vintage1BR,1BA$764
SpicewoodStudioStudio,1BA$799
Buckridge at Southport1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelby Street-Epler Avenue, IN

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelby Street-Epler Avenue area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at SOUTHPORT AT BUCK CREEK in the in the Winchester Village neighborhood starting from $1,172. The second greatest value Shelby Street-Epler Avenue apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Fox Club starting at $1,199 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Shelby Street-Epler Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelby Street-Epler Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SOUTHPORT AT BUCK CREEK2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.84
Fox ClubTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Sawmill Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.02
Martinique Terrace2 Bed/1 Ba Standard Dn2BR,1BA$1.27
Strawbridge GreenEmerson2BR,1BA$1.08
Creek Bay1Bed/1Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.36
Dakota RidgeLakota1BR,1BA$1.29
Capital PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Brookwood ApartmentsEvergreen Three1BR,1BA$1.22
Buckridge at Southport1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shelby Street-Epler Avenue, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #99

Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Indianapolis, Indiana. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelby Street-Epler Avenue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shelby Street-Epler Avenue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shelby Street-Epler Avenue is under $905.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shelby Street-Epler Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in Shelby Street-Epler Avenue is Windsor Court which is listed at $728, while the average apartment in Shelby Street-Epler Avenue costs $1,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shelby Street-Epler Avenue?

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 20 regular apartments in Shelby Street-Epler Avenue 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 Shelby Street-Epler Avenue?

Cheap apartments in Shelby Street-Epler Avenue have an average cost of $157 which is $1,338 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shelby Street-Epler Avenue.

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