I moved to Lockefield Gardens (off Indiana avenue) mainly because it is walking distance from IUPUI campus, downtown, canal, white river, Clarian hospitals, Starbucks, Hollywood video, a big food court... The area is also well served with Indygo buses. Very quiet place too. Mostly students and medical staff live here.
There is two kind of buildings. I would not recommend the old ones(mainly because of how they look) but the new ones are really nice. Two bedroom apartments are very affordable but getting a 1 bedroom over here is a real luxury. I know it is downtown area but this is too much. I pay $628 a month for a nice big apartment. Pets are also welcome but you have to pay the deposit. They have nice maintainance stuff but leasing office people are not as friendly but don't worry, you see them only once a month.
Safety...hmm...i am comfortable walking around here at night but still, my bycicle got stolen from the hallway.
The kitchens are not new and the old washers and dryers are horrible. However, I still love this place and I definitely recommend it to you