Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $579 (51 Rentals)

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Lake Castleton Apartments
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$815 - $1,501

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Base Rent$815 - $1,501
Total Monthly Price$815 - $1,501
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lake Castleton Apartments

7601 Carlton Arms DrIndianapolis, IN 46256
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9 On Canal
$1,163 - $3,568

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Base Rent$1,163 - $3,568
Total Monthly Price$1,163 - $3,568
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

9 On Canal

335 W 9th StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Central State Mansion
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central State Mansion

202 Steeples BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46222
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Plaza at Central Greens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza at Central Greens

3010 W Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46222
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West Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Indianapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Indianapolis area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Garfield Park Village priced from $656. The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable West Indianapolis apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garfield Park Village0/1 ClassicStudio, 1BA$656
The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom - 516 sqft1BR, 1BA$730
The Meridian North and SouthA7S South1BR, 1BA$734
Berkley CommonsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR, 1BA$749
Brookwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$781
Lake Castleton ApartmentsJacksonStudio, 1BA$815
Beech Meadow ApartmentsBirch1BR, 1BA$889
Astoria Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 712 sqft1BR, 1BA$890
Enclave Park 100The EnclaveStudio, 1BA$899
The Prairies Apartment Homes1x1 Classic1BR, 1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Indianapolis, IN

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Indianapolis area is the $1.10 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at The Block in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value West Indianapolis apartment is the Lilac Model at Everly at Meridian Hills in the Faith Knoll neighborhood starting at $1,609 with a $1.15 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Indianapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Block1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.10
Everly at Meridian HillsLilac2BR, 2BA$1.15
Runaway Bay ApartmentsNewport 12BR, 2BA$1.30
The HermitageThe Sanctuary3BR, 1BA$1.26
Brookwood Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR, 1.5BA$1.30
Astoria Park Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 960 sqft2BR, 1.5BA$1.36
The Assumption on Blaine1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.31
Berkley CommonsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR, 1BA$1.41
Beech Meadow ApartmentsBirch1BR, 1BA$1.19
Eagle Lake LandingThe Buoy1BR, 1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Indianapolis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Indianapolis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Indianapolis is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Indianapolis?

The cheapest apartment in West Indianapolis is The Meridian North and South which is listed at $684, while the average apartment in West Indianapolis costs $1,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Indianapolis?

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 97 regular apartments in West Indianapolis 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 West Indianapolis?

Cheap apartments in West Indianapolis have an average cost of $190 which is $1,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Indianapolis.

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