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The 9 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Butler (October 2026)

Butler UniversityIndianapolis, INUpdated Monthly

By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed October 1, 2026

9 properties reviewed
45+ reviews analyzed
updated October 2026
independentno pay-to-rank
the short answer

Woods at Oak Crossing leads our October 2026 ranking of the 9 Best Overall student apartments near Butler with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Whit Apartments and Bavarian Village Apartments. Across the 9 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near Butler University for every option.

  • winnerWoods at Oak Crossing
  • FMP Score range3.6–5.0 / 5
  • avg walk0 min to campus
  • rent range$755–$3115 /person
the ranking

The 9 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Butler

Sorted by FMP Score from verified Butler reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current Butler reviews only.

  1. Woods at Oak Crossing
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Woods at Oak Crossing stands out for its genuinely exceptional leasing team that makes the entire process feel personal and stress-free. Students consistently praise Ms. Lori, Joseph, and Jessica for their warmth, thoroughness, and real investment in each applicant's experience. Joseph even goes the extra mile as one resident noted, he "redid the tour explaining everything on a video so my family would have a chance to look at the place as well." When your first interaction with a property is this thoughtful, it sets the tone for everything that follows.

    $755/person/mo
  2. The Whit Apartments
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The Whit Apartments earns its ranking through consistent, reliable excellence across every aspect of resident life. The management team is responsive, the maintenance crew tackles requests with impressive speed, and neighbors actually become friends creating a genuinely welcoming downtown community. One long-term resident summed it up perfectly: "I have lived at the Whit for close to 4 years now and I could not recommend it enough." When people stay this long and speak this enthusiastically, you know you've found something special.

    $1353/person/mo
  3. Bavarian Village Apartments
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Bavarian Village Apartments delivers where it matters most: making the move-in process painless and welcoming. Students appreciate the helpful, responsive staff who handle questions and logistics with genuine care and zero unnecessary friction. As one resident put it, the move-in was "smooth and straight to the point. Not one bit of a hassle which was a blessing to me." That kind of stress-free start sets the foundation for a solid living experience.

    $755/person/mo
  4. Stadium Lofts
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Stadium Lofts combines an unbeatable downtown location with a management and maintenance team that genuinely cares about building community. The location is perfect for students close to campus via the JagLine, walkable to restaurants and bars, and affordable enough that you're not breaking the bank. As one resident reflected, "The staff here go above and beyond to help anyone make you feel like you're at home." That combination of convenience, affordability, and real human care is hard to beat.

    $1129/person/mo
  5. The MK
    4.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The MK stands out near Butler for delivering the kind of all-around living experience that keeps residents happy year after year. Students consistently praise the attentive management team, excellent neighbors, and thoughtful amenities like garage parking and soundproofing that actually work. As one resident noted, the staff has been "very attentive," and that care extends to the maintenance crew who keep things running smoothly. The floorplan might not be perfect, but the community and management excellence make it worth the trade-off.

    $1257/person/mo
  6. The Residence at White River Apartments
    4.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The Residence at White River Apartments earns its spot with genuinely exceptional maintenance and a staff that goes the extra mile for residents. The real standout here is Dash, the head maintenance person, whose friendly problem-solving and follow-through have earned serious praise one resident called him "the best" for fixing concerns "the first time around." Beyond Dash, residents love the spacious, clean units and the peaceful, safe atmosphere that makes this feel like a genuine home. If you want a place where maintenance requests actually get handled and staff genuinely cares, this is it.

    $1070/person/mo
  7. AYR Apartments
    4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: AYR Apartments has earned its ranking by creating a welcoming community where residents feel at home and stay for years. Students consistently highlight the responsive maintenance team, helpful leasing staff like Sherri and Zung, and the standout support from Mandy, who residents say "makes the world go round." One resident put it simply: "I've lived here a year and resigned for another, maintenance requests are handled timely and it certainly feels like home." The combination of efficient service and genuine staff care makes AYR a place where you actually want to renew your lease.

    $1304/person/mo
  8. One Somerset Apartments
    4.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: One Somerset Apartments stands out for responsive, caring management that actively improves the property and genuinely listens to residents. Shannon and Shawn have earned serious trust by tackling major upgrades new roofs, replaced carpets, improved laundry facilities, and upgraded AC units while staying quick to respond to individual concerns. As one long-term resident shared, Shannon "is always quick to respond to any concerns big or small and is happy to take care of any issues in a timely manner." The quiet community and landlords who actually follow through make this a solid choice for students seeking stability and care.

    $775/person/mo
  9. CityView on Meridian
    3.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: CityView on Meridian earns its spot for overall housing near Butler thanks to a genuinely responsive leasing team that gets things done fast. Students consistently praise Kyle and Jada for their quick approvals and helpful approach during the application process. The staff's willingness to work with you even during tough financial times sets this place apart from the typical corporate landlord experience. As one resident put it, "Kyle and Jada are amazinggggg! Got me approved within the hour!" That kind of personal touch makes a real difference when you're trying to lock down housing.

    $999/person/mo

The Full Ranking, One Table

Sort by any column. The rank stays with the property.
The full ranking of every listed apartment, sortable by any column.
1Woods at Oak Crossing5.0/55–$755/mo
2The Whit Apartments5.0/55–$1353/mo
3Bavarian Village Apartments5.0/55–$755/mo
4Stadium Lofts5.0/55–$1129/mo
5The MK4.8/55–$1257/mo
6The Residence at White River Apartments4.6/55–$1070/mo
7AYR Apartments4.2/55–$1304/mo
8One Somerset Apartments4.0/55–$775/mo
9CityView on Meridian3.6/55–$999/mo

Walk times are door-to-door to Butler campus. Rent is per person, per month.

FMP award criteria

How We Ranked These Apartments

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Ranked by the FMP Score

FMP Score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. It’s our overall measure of a property, combining verified review scores with signals reviews miss, like how current the listing is kept and how responsive management is. Ties go to the property with more verified reviews.

2

Who Makes the List

Every property near Butler can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.

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How We Calculate the FMP Score

The FMP Score blends the social, management, and quality scores from verified reviews with signals that a place is actively and well run, like how up to date its listing is kept and how consistently management responds to residents. It’s built to surface genuinely well-run properties, not just the highest raw review average.

by the numbers

What Makes an Apartment ‘well-rounded’ Near Butler

We ran every verified overall review for Butler-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.

friendly helpful management
58%
responsive maintenance staff
45%
quiet respectful community
37%

Based on AI analysis of verified Butler overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete Butler review data →

faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best overall student apartment near Butler?

Woods at Oak Crossing leads our October 2026 ranking of the 9 Best Overall student apartments near Butler with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Whit Apartments and Bavarian Village Apartments.

How is this ranking calculated?

This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.

What makes an apartment the best overall?

The best overall apartments score highly across everything students rate (social scene, management, and unit quality), not just one. This ranking uses each property's overall rating from verified reviews.

How often is this ranking updated?

Monthly. We re-pull verified reviews and re-score every property at the start of each month, so the order reflects the most recent 24 months of student feedback. The “updated” date at the top of the page shows the latest refresh.

How many reviews does a property need to be included?

There's a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score, and we don't publish the exact bar so it can't be gamed. Properties under it still appear, below every qualified property and ordered by review count, so a 5.0 from one review never outranks a 4.5 from thirty. Once a property collects enough reviews, it moves into the scored ranking automatically.

Is this ranking independent, or can properties pay to rank higher?

It's fully independent. There's no pay-to-rank. Position is set by verified reviews alone. Property managers can't buy placement, remove reviews, or influence the score.

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