Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Northside Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $500 (18 Rentals)

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St. James
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. James

2102 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46202
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Near Northside - 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!

Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Northside area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Sheldrake Apartments priced from $875. The Parkview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Near Northside apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Sheldrake Apartments1 Bedroom With Den1BR,1BA$875
The ParkviewStudios1BR,1BA$1,000
Morton School Senior ApartmentsStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,090
WesmontStudio - Bumping on SunsetStudio,1BA$1,249
The Marott ApartmentsHope1BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northside, IN

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Northside area is the $1.06 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at The Block in the in the Riley neighborhood starting from $1,539. The second greatest value Near Northside apartment is the Singapore Model at Cosmopolitan on the Canal starting at $2,163 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Near North Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Block1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Cosmopolitan on the CanalSingapore2BR,2BA$1.91
Canal SquareHudson2BR,2BA$1.94
The Parkview1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.46
The Sheldrake Apartments1 Bedroom With Den1BR,1BA$1.17
The GroundsThe Chic1BR,1BA$2.41
Circa ApartmentsHistoric Loft B1BR,1BA$2.54
The Marott ApartmentsHoover1BR,1BA$2.19
WesmontStudio - Bumping on SunsetStudio ,1BA$2.17
Morton School Senior ApartmentsStudio 60%Studio ,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #75

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Near Northside Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near Northside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Near Northside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Near Northside is at Morton School Senior Apartments listed at $1,090.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near Northside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near Northside Apartment is $875 at The Sheldrake Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near Northside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near Northside is starting from $1,465 at The Marott Apartments.

What is the most affordable Near Northside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Near Northside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 220 Meridian and starts from $3,902.

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