
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Wayne Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (12 Rentals)
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West Wayne, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Wayne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wayne Studio Apartments | $865 | $735 | $1,709 |
| West Wayne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $760 | $2,629 |
| West Wayne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $945 | $2,628 |
| West Wayne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $1,300 | $3,708 |
| West Wayne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $1,663 | $1,776 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Wayne Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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Cheapest Available West Wayne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Wayne area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes priced from $735. Pinnacle West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable West Wayne apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes | Studio - 441 sqft | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Pinnacle West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $759 |
| The Legend at Speedway | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Park at Greenhill | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 654 SF - Creek Side | 1BR,1BA | $901 |
| The Hills Apartment Homes | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Wayne, IN
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Wayne area is the $1.00 price per square foot The Pinnacle Model at Chapel Hill Apartments in the in the West Wayne neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value West Wayne apartment is the Catalina 1 Model at Runaway Bay Apartments starting at $1,817 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Cheswick Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill Apartments | The Pinnacle | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Runaway Bay Apartments | Catalina 1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Auburn Hills Apartments | Augusta Phase II (Fireplace) | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Carriage House West | The Kincaid | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| The Maywood at Speedway | The Concord | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Hermitage | The Haven | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Wyckford Commons | The Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 10 West Apartments | The Abbey | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Legend at Speedway | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Pinnacle West | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Wayne Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Wayne?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Wayne is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Wayne?
The cheapest apartment in West Wayne is The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in West Wayne costs $1,710.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Wayne?
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 73 regular apartments in West Wayne 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 Wayne?
Cheap apartments in West Wayne have an average cost of $378 which is $1,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Wayne.
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