Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Emerson Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Place

2110 Emerson Knoll PlIndianapolis, IN 46218

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Jamestowne Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Jamestowne Apartments

8917 Duxbury RdIndianapolis, IN 46226
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3825 N Whittier Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

3825 N Whittier Pl

3825 N Whittier PlIndianapolis, IN 46226
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Peppermill Farms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peppermill Farms

6830 Mill View DrIndianapolis, IN 46226
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East Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

East Ridge

2302 N Ritter AveIndianapolis, IN 46218

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Maison Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maison Gardens

8808 Rue Madeleine RueIndianapolis, IN 46226
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Lawrence Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lawrence Glen

8633 E 46th StIndianapolis, IN 46226

Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland - 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!

Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland area of Indianapolis, IN is a Studio unit found at Franklin Studios priced from $725. Autumn Trails Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland apartments for rent in Indianapolis, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$725
Autumn Trails ApartmentsThe MapleStudio,1BA$749
Serenity Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$769
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Heritage ApartmentsHeritage Apartments - 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland, IN

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland area is the $1.01 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Paragon Park in the in the Southeast Indianapolis neighborhood starting from $1,229. The second greatest value Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland apartment is the 2 Bed/2Ba Up Model at Fallwood starting at $1,269 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the United Northeast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paragon ParkTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Fallwood2 Bed/2Ba Up2BR,2BA$1.06
60 - ADDISON APARTMENTS1st Floor Remodel + W/D Hookups2BR,1BA$0.95
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.86
Apartments @ Marten Court2x1 with washer/dryer2BR,1BA$1.23
Reserve at Franklin Glen2BR2B- Reserve at Franklin Glen2BR,2BA$1.31
Heritage Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.31
Braeburn Village2X1-502BR,1BA$1.19
Greenway ApartmentsGreenway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Serenity Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland, Indianapolis, IN

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland is under $931.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland?

The cheapest apartment in Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland is Serenity Park Apartments which is listed at $769, while the average apartment in Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland costs $1,920.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland?

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 3 regular apartments in Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland 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 Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland?

Cheap apartments in Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland have an average cost of $241 which is $1,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland.

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