Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southdale Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $600 (15 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments

Estate View

6768 S East StIndianapolis, 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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Spicewood

354 Spicewood DrIndianapolis, IN 46227
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South & Madison
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South & Madison

1819 Madison Village DrIndianapolis, IN 46227

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Southdale, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southdale area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at 5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on Madison priced from $740. South & Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Southdale apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on MadisonEdgewood - CypressStudio,1BA$740
South & MadisonE2Studio,1BA$840
Meridian CourtVilla1BR,1BA$840
Brookwood ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$886
Pine GlenOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southdale, IN

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southdale area is the $1.42 price per square foot Oasis Model at Southern Dunes in the in the Meridian Woods Park neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Southdale apartment is the Yellowstone Model at Dakota Ridge starting at $1,405 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Shelby Street-Epler Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern DunesOasis2BR,2BA$1.42
Dakota RidgeYellowstone2BR,2BA$1.36
Brookwood ApartmentsSycamore Two3BR,1.5BA$1.33
Lighthouse LandingsEagle`s Island Lakeview2BR,1BA$1.51
The SycamoresB2 The Spruce 2/22BR,2BA$1.38
Martinique Terrace1Bd/1Ba-Dn Mini W/D1BR,1BA$1.35
Creek Bay1Bed/1Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.46
Pine GlenOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
One Somerset Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.48
City Heights1A1BR,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southdale, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #148

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southdale Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southdale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southdale is at 5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on Madison listed at $740.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southdale Apartment is $840 at Meridian Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southdale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southdale is starting from $999 at Pine Glen.

What is the most affordable Southdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South & Madison and starts from $1,293.

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