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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central State Mansion

202 Steeples BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46222
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Westside Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Indianapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside Indianapolis area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Maple Creek Village priced from $700. The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Westside Indianapolis apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Creek VillageStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom - 516 sqft1BR,1BA$725
The HermitageThe Retreat1BR,1BA$855
The Park at Greenhill1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 654 SF - Creek Side1BR,1BA$901
River West FlatsOne Bedroom One Bath - The Driftwood1BR,1BA$919
The Hills Apartment Homes1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$949
Carriage House WestThe Windsor1BR,1BA$995
The Maywood at SpeedwayThe Adams1BR,1BA$999
SuncrestMirage1BR,1BA$1,049
The Assumption on Blaine1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Indianapolis, IN

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside Indianapolis area is the $1.15 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome (TR19) Model at Lockefield Gardens in the in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,422. The second greatest value Westside Indianapolis apartment is the Three Bedroom One Bath Garden Model at Residences at Lawnview starting at $1,149 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Cheswick Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside Indianapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lockefield GardensTwo Bedroom Townhome (TR19)2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Residences at LawnviewThree Bedroom One Bath Garden3BR,1BA$0.96
Eagle Lake LandingThe Chesapeake2BR,2BA$1.23
Mansion Row Apartments7178B1 Traditional 2x2 (1100 sqft)2BR,2BA$1.25
The Maywood at SpeedwayThe Monroe Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Carriage House WestThe Kincaid2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Auburn Hills ApartmentsAugusta Phase II (Fireplace)2BR,2BA$1.49
The HermitageThe Haven2BR,2BA$1.44
The Riverside Apartment Homes2x1 Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.35
The Assumption on Blaine1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31

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Westside Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #126

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Indianapolis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westside Indianapolis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside Indianapolis is under $1,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in Westside Indianapolis is The Boardwalk at Westlake Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Westside Indianapolis costs $1,258.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside 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 43 regular apartments in Westside 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 Westside Indianapolis?

Cheap apartments in Westside Indianapolis have an average cost of $351 which is $907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside Indianapolis.

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