
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southdale Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $600 (30 Rentals)
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5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on Madison

Pine Glen

Brookwood Apartments

SOUTHPORT AT BUCK CREEK

Meridian Court South

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Southdale, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southdale Studio Apartments | $969 | $790 | $1,215 |
| Southdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $799 | $1,454 |
| Southdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $775 | $1,751 |
| Southdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $1,210 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southdale Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available Southdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southdale area of Indianapolis, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at One Somerset priced from $775. 5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Southdale apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Somerset | *ACT NOW- Price Drop* One Somerset - 1 Bed/1 Ba... | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| 5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on Madison | Edgewood - Cypress | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| South & Madison | E2 | Studio,1BA | $809 |
| Spicewood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $809 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| SOUTHPORT AT BUCK CREEK | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
| Pine Glen | Maple Classic | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Meridian Court South | Hideaway 1 & 2 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Buckridge at Southport | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Thompson Village Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southdale, IN
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southdale area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3D Model at Dakota Ridge in the in the Shelby Street-Epler Avenue neighborhood starting from $1,480. The second greatest value Southdale apartment is the Oasis Model at Southern Dunes starting at $1,482 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Meridian Woods Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Ridge | 3D | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Southern Dunes | Oasis | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Murphy's Landing | The Sail | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Sycamores | The Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| South & Madison | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Capital Place | Two Bedroom One Bath w/Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Martinique Terrace | 1 Bed/1 Ba Up Mini W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Buckridge at Southport | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| SOUTHPORT AT BUCK CREEK | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southdale is under $928.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southdale?
The cheapest apartment in Southdale is South & Madison which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Southdale costs $1,482.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southdale?
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 36 regular apartments in Southdale 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 Southdale?
Cheap apartments in Southdale have an average cost of $234 which is $1,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southdale.
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