Rise on Meridian
915 S Meridian St,
Indianapolis, IN 46225
$1,304 - $2,551
Studio - 2 Beds
Near Southside
Indianapolis, IN
Near Southside - Indianapolis, IN Area Guide
The Near Southside district of Indianapolis includes the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood and the southern portion of the Old Southside neighborhood. A variety of residences ranging from grand Victorian homes to small cottages sit along the tree-lined streets. Apartments and houses occupy the eastern part of the district, while businesses can be found in the west along the White River. The Bates-Hendricks estate exemplifies the area's rich history. This 1820s Federal-style home stands as an elegant reminder of the city's past, and the lush gardens provide relaxing community greenspace. Beautification projects add to the neighborhood's aesthetic appeal, and a growing network of bike lanes allows locals to choose a green transportation option. Near Southside doesn't claim to be a mecca for shoppers or gastronomes, but locals brag about their quick and easy access to nearby goods and services. The urban delights of downtown Indianapolis lie just two miles away to the north, and Near Southside residents can walk to the Colts Pro Shop in less than half an hour.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Near Southside is $774 for a studio, $1,002 for one bedroom, and $1,347 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Near Southside has increased by 5.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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600 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$774/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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641 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,002/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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937 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,347/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Near Southside - Indianapolis, IN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Near Southside - Indianapolis, IN offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Near Southside - Indianapolis, IN are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Near Southside - Indianapolis, IN from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Extremely Noisy
Quiet Score
10
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Indiana State Museum
- White River Gardens
- Indianapolis Zoo
- Garfield Park
- Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens
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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.