The Residences on 56th
6800 Brendon Way W Dr,
Indianapolis, IN 46226
$1,099 - $1,675
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Indianapolis, IN
What is the average rent in Indianapolis, IN?
$1,125/month
Average Rent
698 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Indianapolis, IN is $1,125 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/month, making renting in Indianapolis more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Indianapolis, you can expect to pay about $984 per month for a studio, $1,125 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,332 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,537 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Indianapolis, IN?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $0 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Indianapolis, IN
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
7%
Below $700/month
23%
$700 - $1,000/month
53%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Indianapolis?
Based on current rent prices, Forest Manor, Meadows and Park 100 are the most affordable neighborhoods in Indianapolis.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Indianapolis?
Based on current rent prices, Market East, North Meridian and Airport are the most expensive neighborhoods in Indianapolis.
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Which Indianapolis neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Indianapolis with the most apartments available are Downtown Indianapolis, Circle City and North Central .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Indianapolis, IN?
Because the average rent in Indianapolis is $1,125, you’ll want to make about $3,750 per month or $45,000 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Indianapolis, IN is 10.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Indianapolis is 24.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $984 - $1,537. You can expect to pay 0.1% more for groceries, 6.2% less for utilities, and 1.0% less for transportation.
How does Indianapolis, IN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Indianapolis, IN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,181/month
One Bedroom
$836/month
$1,657/month
Two Bedroom
$1,111/month
$2,098/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,543/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.