The Coil
6349 N College Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46220
$1,295 - $2,895
Studio - 2 Beds
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Butler University Indianapolis, IN
It's a Bulldog's life at Butler
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Top-Ranking
Sitting about five miles north of Downtown Indianapolis, the private Butler University campus covers roughly 295 acres. Founded in 1855, Butler University began as North Western Christian University and was founded by Ovid Butler. Ranking as one of the top universities in the Midwest, Butler offers more than 60 academic programs. The Butler Bulldogs compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Pioneer Football League and the Big East Conference. The Bulldogs football team competes at Butler Bowl stadium. The basketball teams play at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, which was built in 1928 and is a National Historic Landmark. Being just minutes from downtown, apartments near Butler University are plentiful. Sports fans should consider the area of West 49th Street, Boulevard Place, and 52nd Street to live near the Butler Bowl and Hinkle Fieldhouse. Outdoor adventurers might prefer living near the White River and the Central Canal Trail; in that case, West Hampton Road to roughly West 42nd Street on the southwest side of campus would be ideal. Neighborhoods near Butler University include Rocky Ripple, Meridian-Kessler, and Woodstock.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Indianapolis, IN is $996 for a studio, $1,134 for one bedroom, $1,332 for two bedrooms, and $1,543 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Indianapolis has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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474 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$996/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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700 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,134/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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991 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,332/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,292 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,543/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Butler University - Indianapolis, IN (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Butler University - Indianapolis, IN (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Butler University - Indianapolis, IN (University) are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
40
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Butler University - Indianapolis, IN (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
880 Students
Public
Grades K-8
803 Students
Public
Grades K-8
300 Students
Public
Grades K-5
265 Students
Public
Grades K-8
233 Students
Public
Grades K-8
803 Students
Public
Grades K-8
300 Students
Public
Grades K-8
233 Students
Public
Grades K-8
469 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,711 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,319 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,350 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
995 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,628 Students
Ben Davis University High School
Public
Grades 9-12
358 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium
- Oldfields Gardens
- Holliday Park and Nature Center
- The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- White River Trail
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Indianapolis International
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† 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.
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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 June 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.