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

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Rosedale Hills
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosedale Hills

2139 E Hanna AveIndianapolis, IN 46227

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Stone Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Lake

2913 E Hanna AveIndianapolis, IN 46227
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Red Maple Grove
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Red Maple Grove

2901 E Tabor StIndianapolis, IN 46203

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Crossroads at Madison
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads at Madison

4725 Madison AveIndianapolis, IN 46227
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Garfield Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garfield Place

2236 Ransdell StIndianapolis, IN 46225
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Crossroads at Southgreen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads at Southgreen

5030 Southgreen DrIndianapolis, IN 46227
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Francis Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Francis Apartments

1819 Main StBeech Grove, IN 46107
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University Heights, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$649
Brookwood ApartmentsEvergreen Two1BR,1BA$833
Capital PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath TH1BR,1BA$840
Sawmill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$849
Parc Bordeaux ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Strawbridge GreenStrawbridge2BR,1BA$1.10
Brookwood ApartmentsSycamore Two3BR,1.5BA$1.31
Capital PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath w/Den2BR,1BA$1.25
Fox ClubOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
2209 Ransdell St, Unit 1012209 Ransdell St2BR,1BA$1.31
Pine GlenOak Renovated2BR,1BA$1.47
One Somerset Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.39
City Heights1A1BR,1BA$1.44
Sawmill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1.31
Country Club ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.45

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for South Indianapolis, IN. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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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