
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $400 (16 Rentals)
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Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Indianapolis
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Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland Studio Apartments | $796 | $725 | $929 |
Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $475 | $1,699 |
Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $899 | $2,208 |
Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $1,350 | $2,260 |
Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,399 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Thirty-Eighth & Shadeland Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Franklin Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Autumn Trails Apartments | The Maple | Studio,1BA | $749 |
Serenity Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
Brookhaven Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Heritage Apartments | Heritage Apartments - 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Paragon Park | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
Fallwood | 2 Bed/2Ba Up | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
60 - ADDISON APARTMENTS | 1st Floor Remodel + W/D Hookups | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Brookhaven Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Apartments @ Marten Court | 2x1 with washer/dryer | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Reserve at Franklin Glen | 2BR2B- Reserve at Franklin Glen | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Heritage Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Braeburn Village | 2X1-50 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Greenway Apartments | Greenway 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Serenity Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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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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