
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (16 Rentals)
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2340 Calhoun St
University Heights, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Heights Studio Apartments | $921 | $649 | $1,199 |
University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $699 | $1,700 |
University Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $891 | $1,599 |
University Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $1,105 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Heights Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Country Club Apartments priced from $649. Brookwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $833. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Country Club Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $649 |
Brookwood Apartments | Evergreen Two | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
Capital Place | One Bedroom One Bath TH | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Sawmill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Parc Bordeaux Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, IN
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $1.10 price per square foot Strawbridge Model at Strawbridge Green in the in the Shelby Street-Epler Avenue neighborhood starting from $1,115. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the Sycamore Two Model at Brookwood Apartments starting at $1,294 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Shelby Street-Epler Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Strawbridge Green | Strawbridge | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Brookwood Apartments | Sycamore Two | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
Capital Place | Two Bedroom One Bath w/Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Fox Club | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
2209 Ransdell St, Unit 101 | 2209 Ransdell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Pine Glen | Oak Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
One Somerset Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
City Heights | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Sawmill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Country Club Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
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Getting Around the University Heights Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Heights is under $1,017.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?
The cheapest apartment in University Heights is Brookwood Apartments which is listed at $833, while the average apartment in University Heights costs $1,322.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Heights?
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 11 regular apartments in University Heights 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 University Heights?
Cheap apartments in University Heights have an average cost of $152 which is $1,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.
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