Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watson Farms Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Lake Castleton Apartments
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$815 - $1,501
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Lake Castleton Apartments

7601 Carlton Arms DrIndianapolis, IN 46256
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M Club Apartments
$888 - $2,116
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M Club Apartments

7007 Courthouse DrIndianapolis, IN 46226
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Peppermill Farms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peppermill Farms

6830 Mill View DrIndianapolis, IN 46226
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Bellagio Living II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bellagio Living II

8953 Brigadier DrIndianapolis, IN 46226
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Bellagio Living I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellagio Living I

9025 El Dorado PlIndianapolis, IN 46236

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Lawrence Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lawrence Glen

8633 E 46th StIndianapolis, IN 46226
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The Fort Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Fort Apartments

9230 Memorial Park DrIndianapolis, IN 46216

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Cheapest Available Watson Farms Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watson Farms area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Franklin Studios priced from $665. Lake Castleton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Watson Farms apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$665
Lake Castleton ApartmentsJacksonStudio,1BA$815
Jamestowne ApartmentsClassic1BR,1BA$825
The Life at Harrison Trails1 BED 1 BATH A (LOFT)1BR,1BA$842
Timber Point ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$875
M Club ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$888
Benjamin CourtOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$944
The Residences on 56thBrendonwood1BR,1BA$1,050
The Fort ApartmentsMonroe1BR,1BA$1,067
TGM Shadeland StationA11BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson Farms, IN

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson Farms area is the $1.58 price per square foot Willow Model at The Otis at Fort Ben Apartments in the in the Far Eastside neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Watson Farms apartment is the 2 BR / 1.5 BA Model at Shadeland Terrace Townhomes w/Full Basements starting at $1,395 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watson Farms apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Otis at Fort Ben ApartmentsWillow3BR,2BA$1.58
Shadeland Terrace Townhomes w/Full Basements2 BR / 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Bayview Club ApartmentsLake Monroe3BR,2BA$1.37
The Lenox Apartment HomesThe Bedford - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.21
Benjamin CourtTwo Bedroom Two Baths2BR,2BA$1.43
The Life at Harrison Trails2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.30
Timber Point ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.21
The Residences on 56thBrookhaven1BR,1BA$1.56
Jamestowne ApartmentsClassic1BR,1BA$1.17
TGM Shadeland StationA11BR,1BA$1.57

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Watson Farms, Indianapolis, IN

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watson Farms Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Watson Farms?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watson Farms is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watson Farms?

The cheapest apartment in Watson Farms is Jamestowne Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Watson Farms costs $1,253.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watson Farms?

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 5 regular apartments in Watson Farms 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 Watson Farms?

Cheap apartments in Watson Farms have an average cost of $103 which is $1,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watson Farms.

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