Cheap Apartments for Rent in the United Northwest Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (127 Rentals)

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property at 1928 N Dexter St

$800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1928 N Dexter St

IndianapolisIN46202

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9 On Canal
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$1,060 - $3,315
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$1,060 - $3,315
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

9 On Canal

335 W 9th StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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property at 3450 Graceland Ave

$1,075

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$1,075
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$1,075

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3450 Graceland Ave

IndianapolisIN46208
property at 4155 Graceland Ave

$1,100 - $2,400

1 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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4155 Graceland Ave

IndianapolisIN46208

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property at 1416 W 21st St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1416 W 21st St

IndianapolisIN46202

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United Northwest, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available United Northwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the United Northwest area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Meridian Towers priced from $619. Oxmoor Indy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable United Northwest apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian TowersStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$619
Oxmoor Indy1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
The Sheldrake ApartmentsStudio HybridStudio,1BA$700
INDY FLATSSherwood Std DStudio,1BA$705
34 North ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
1733 N. Meridian1BR1BR,1BA$780
Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Priscilla on PennsylvaniaStudio- 1st Floor CornerStudio,1BA$799
The MeridianThe PennStudio,1BA$799
The Star2 Bed2BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in United Northwest, IN

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the United Northwest area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4143 Central Ave Model at 4143 Central Ave, Unit 4143 in the in the United Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value United Northwest apartment is the AUB3RENO Model at Aura Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Cheswick Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for United Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4143 Central Ave, Unit 41434143 Central Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
Aura ApartmentsAUB3RENO2BR,2BA$1.19
The Star2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.76
3326 Ruckle St, Unit Rear Apartment3326 Ruckle St1BR,1.5BA$1.19
Oxmoor Indy3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.00
Canal Gardens2.1 40%2BR,1BA$0.93
The Avenue2x22BR,2BA$1.16
Woods at Oak CrossingOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
The MeridianThe Boulevard1BR,1BA$1.12
1733 N. Meridian1BR1BR,1BA$1.04

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United Northwest, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #27

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including United Northwest, Indianapolis, and the greater Indianapolis area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap United Northwest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in United Northwest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in United Northwest is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in United Northwest?

The cheapest apartment in United Northwest is Oxmoor Indy which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in United Northwest costs $1,855.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in United Northwest?

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 65 regular apartments in United Northwest 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 United Northwest?

Cheap apartments in United Northwest have an average cost of $308 which is $1,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in United Northwest.

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