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Central State Mansion
1 Bedroom Apartments

Central State Mansion

202 Steeples BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46222
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The Retreat On Washington

2950 Kirkbride WayIndianapolis, IN 46222
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Near Westside Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near Westside Indianapolis Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Westside Indianapolis area of Indianapolis, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at El Dorado priced from $859. The Hermitage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here are the most affordable Near Westside Indianapolis apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Dorado1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$859
The HermitageThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1,040
Proctor Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Canal SquareArch1BR,1BA$1,117
River West Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,124
Ralston ApartmentsMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,141
Eagle Lake LandingThe Islander1BR,1BA$1,150
Rise on MeridianThe AmeliaStudio,1BA$1,210
Union at 16th2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,283
Industry IndianapolisStudio - SaStudio,1BA$1,341

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Westside Indianapolis, IN

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Westside Indianapolis 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 Westside Indianapolis apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Plaza at Central Greens starting at $1,492 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Westside Indianapolis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Westside Indianapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Block1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
Plaza at Central GreensThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.29
Proctor Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Union at 16th2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
Eagle Lake LandingThe Bay Breeze1BR,2BA$1.42
Harding Street Lofts2.2 A22BR,2BA$2.01
Stadium Lofts & FlatsType 51BR,1BA$1.80
River West Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
The HermitageThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1.56
El Dorado1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near Westside Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Ranked #93

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Near Westside Indianapolis Neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near Westside Indianapolis Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near Westside Indianapolis?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near Westside Indianapolis is under $1,341.

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

The cheapest apartment in Near Westside Indianapolis is El Dorado which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Near Westside Indianapolis costs $1,727.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near 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 42 regular apartments in Near 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 Near Westside Indianapolis?

Cheap apartments in Near Westside Indianapolis have an average cost of $382 which is $1,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Westside Indianapolis.

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