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Fishers, IN

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Indianapolis suburb has it all

Vibrant Suburban Growing Convenient Family-Friendly Welcoming

Located 16 miles northeast of Indianapolis in Hamilton County, Fishers combines suburban comfort with easy city access. This former railway stop has grown into a thriving city while maintaining its neighborhood charm. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore more than 85 miles of multi-use trails or visit Conner Prairie, an immersive history museum. The 127-acre Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve offers peaceful hiking trails, while Geist Reservoir provides opportunities for fishing and water activities. The Nickel Plate District serves as the city's downtown hub, featuring an amphitheater for summer concerts and community gatherings. Hamilton Town Center offers shopping and dining options just minutes away.

The rental market in Fishers reflects its popularity, with current average rents ranging from $1,324 for studios to $3,890 for four-bedroom homes. The community features twelve elementary schools and two high schools within its district. Housing choices include apartment communities and single-family homes, with notable concentrations near Geist Reservoir and throughout the Nickel Plate District. The city continues to expand its green spaces and community features. Originally known as "Fisher's Switch" in the 1800s, Fishers officially transitioned from town to city status in 2015 following a community vote.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Fishers, IN is $1,362 for a studio, $1,416 for one bedroom, $1,679 for two bedrooms, and $2,006 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fishers has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,416/month
777 Sq Ft
House
$2,337/month
2,096 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,388/month
2,024 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,389/month
1,924 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Fishers, IN

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Riverside Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

866 Students

Brooks School Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

763 Students

Hamilton Southeastern Jr High School

Public

Grades 5-8

1,269 Students

Fall Creek Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

865 Students

Geist Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

707 Students

Hamilton Southeastern Jr High School

Public

Grades 5-8

1,269 Students

Fall Creek Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

1,002 Students

Riverside Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

895 Students

Fishers Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

863 Students

Focus Program

Public

Grades K-12

Fishers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,674 Students

Hamilton Southeastern High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,450 Students

Focus Program

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Billericay Park
  • Hoosier Woods
  • Cumberland Park
  • Cheeney Creek Natural Area
  • Conner Prairie

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Indianapolis International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.