Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerson Heights Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $300 (13 Rentals)

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Colonial Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Park

4421 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46201
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Butler Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Butler Place

5230 E Washington StIndianapolis, IN 46219
property at 15 N Riley Ave

15 N Riley Ave

IndianapolisIN46201

Emerson Heights, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerson Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerson Heights area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at 1531 N Downey Ave priced from $285. 1748 N Bancroft St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Emerson Heights apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1531 N Downey Ave1531 N Downey Ave1BR,1BA$285
1748 N Bancroft St1748 N Bancroft St1BR,1BA$500
Vistas Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$867
40 N Euclid Ave40 N Euclid Ave3BR,1BA$1,010
Historic Irvington FlatsBeautiful Renovated Historic Apartment 1 bedroo...1BR,1BA$1,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson Heights, IN

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerson Heights area is the $1.24 price per square foot Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment - 2 bedr... Model at School 85 in the in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,610. The second greatest value Emerson Heights apartment is the Glen Ridge 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Glen Ridge Manor Townhomes and Flats starting at $1,062 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Martindale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
School 85Beautiful Renovated Historic Apartment - 2 bedr...2BR,2BA$1.24
Glen Ridge Manor Townhomes and FlatsGlen Ridge 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$0.92
40 N Euclid Ave40 N Euclid Ave3BR,1BA$1.01
Vistas Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.05
Minnie Hartmann CenterThe Alma 50%2BR,1BA$1.37
Historic Irvington FlatsBeautiful Renovated Historic Apartment 1 bedroo...1BR,1BA$1.60

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Getting Around the Emerson Heights Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerson Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Emerson Heights is 1531 N Downey Ave which is listed at $285, while the average apartment in Emerson Heights costs $1,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerson 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 14 regular apartments in Emerson 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 Emerson Heights?

Cheap apartments in Emerson Heights have an average cost of $855 which is $195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerson Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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