
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southdale Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $600 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southdale area of Indianapolis.


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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 | $944 | $765 | $1,190 |
| Southdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,065 | $811 | $1,442 |
| Southdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $775 | $1,706 |
| Southdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,299 | $1,985 |
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There are currently 29 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 Studio unit found at 5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on Madison priced from $765. One Somerset has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Southdale apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5700 Madison Apartments & Edgewood on Madison | Edgewood - Cypress | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| One Somerset | *ACT NOW- Price Drop* One Somerset - 1 Bed/1 Ba... | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Spicewood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| South & Madison | E2 | Studio,1BA | $809 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $847 |
| Pine Glen | Maple Classic | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
| Capital Place | One Bedroom One Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
| Buckridge at Southport | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Thompson Village Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $928 |
| SOUTHPORT AT BUCK CREEK | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southdale, IN
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southdale area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3Bed / 2Bath- Phase I Model at Aspen Lakes in the in the Southern Homes neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Southdale apartment is the 3Bd/1.5Ba Dn W/D Model at Martinique Terrace starting at $1,499 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Winchester Village 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Lakes | 3Bed / 2Bath- Phase I | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Martinique Terrace | 3Bd/1.5Ba Dn W/D | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| South Haven Village Apartments | 3x2 R | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Dakota Ridge | Yellowstone | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| The Sycamores | The Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Brookwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Capital Place | Two Bedroom One Bath w/Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Pine Glen | Oak Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Buckridge at Southport | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| SOUTHPORT AT BUCK CREEK | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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 $945.
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 $1,623.
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 31 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 $171 which is $1,452 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southdale.
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