Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Whispering Pines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Pines

4444 Mission DrIndianapolis, IN 46254
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The Stratford
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Stratford

3201 Watergate RdIndianapolis, IN 46224
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Heather Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Ridge

3245 Heather Ridge DrIndianapolis, IN 46214
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Brickyard Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brickyard Flats

6363 Hollister DrSpeedway, IN 46224

Highlands - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Indianapolis

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Indianapolis by our Local Expert Wendy Melton. See how it ranks!

Highlands, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at The Stratford priced from $610. Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $687. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The StratfordStudioStudio,1BA$610
Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$687
Cambridge CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$709
Garden Pointe ApartmentsLily Studio UPStudio,1BA$775
Scarborough Lake ApartmentsThe Sand Dollar StudioStudio,1BA$777

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, IN

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.38 price per square foot Canadian Upgraded Model at EAGLE CHASE APARTMENTS in the in the Timberview neighborhood starting from $1,507. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the Oakleaf Model at Park at Eagle Creek starting at $1,064 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Timberview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
EAGLE CHASE APARTMENTSCanadian Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.38
Park at Eagle CreekOakleaf1BR,1BA$1.42
Pier 39 Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.42
The Stratford1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Aspen ChaseOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
The Woods of Eagle CreekThe Creek: One Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.38
Pebble PointThe Bliss1BR,1BA$1.44
Woodhaven ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Mariners VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$1.39
Meadows ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.41

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Highlands, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #127

Among neighborhoods in Indianapolis, IN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Highlands, Indianapolis, and the greater Indianapolis area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Meadows Apartments which is listed at $692, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $2,360.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands?

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 15 regular apartments in Highlands 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 Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Highlands have an average cost of $231 which is $2,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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