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Rental Market Trends in Indianapolis, IN

What is the average rent in Indianapolis, IN?

$1,129/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

Indianapolis, IN Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Indianapolis, IN is $1,129 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in Indianapolis more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Indianapolis average $991 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Indianapolis average $1,129 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Indianapolis average $1,329 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Indianapolis average $1,545 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$991/month
474 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,129/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,329/month
990 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,545/month
1,291 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$892/month
492 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,412/month
953 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,834/month
1,449 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,468/month
2,203 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,199/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,531/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,564/month
1,378 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$934/month
525 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,347/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,654/month
1,269 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,491/month
1,249 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Indianapolis, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $4 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Indianapolis, IN
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Indianapolis, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
23% $700 - $1,000/month
52% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Indianapolis?

Based on current rent prices, Eastside, Southdale and Devington are the most affordable neighborhoods in Indianapolis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastside
$865/month
637 Sq Ft
Southdale
$886/month
642 Sq Ft
Devington
$900/month
686 Sq Ft
Eastbrooke Meadows
$928/month
546 Sq Ft
Bates-Hendricks
$948/month
681 Sq Ft
Old Northside
$959/month
677 Sq Ft
Edgewood
$960/month
691 Sq Ft
University Heights
$967/month
610 Sq Ft
East Warren
$968/month
702 Sq Ft
Crooked Creek
$969/month
761 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Indianapolis?

Based on current rent prices, North Meridian, Market East and Lockerbie Square are the most expensive neighborhoods in Indianapolis.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Meridian
$2,142/month
760 Sq Ft
Market East
$2,089/month
760 Sq Ft
Lockerbie Square
$1,894/month
744 Sq Ft
Chatham Arch
$1,892/month
727 Sq Ft
Circle City
$1,803/month
743 Sq Ft
The Canal
$1,774/month
806 Sq Ft
Airport
$1,752/month
850 Sq Ft
Old Southside
$1,682/month
750 Sq Ft
Fountain Square
$1,654/month
776 Sq Ft
Downtown Indianapolis
$1,646/month
728 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Indianapolis
$1,646/month
728 Sq Ft
Circle City
$1,803/month
743 Sq Ft
North Central
$1,422/month
729 Sq Ft
Castleton
$1,341/month
757 Sq Ft
Eagle Creek
$1,082/month
672 Sq Ft
Chapel Hill Ben Davis
$1,151/month
663 Sq Ft
South Perry
$1,240/month
750 Sq Ft
Near Northside
$1,251/month
690 Sq Ft
Keystone
$1,419/month
786 Sq Ft
Market East
$2,089/month
760 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Indianapolis, IN?

Because the average rent in Indianapolis is $1,129, you’ll want to make about $3,763 per month or $45,156 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 $991 - $1,545. You can expect to pay 0.1% more for groceries, 6.2% less for utilities, and 1.0% less for transportation.

City

Indianapolis, IN

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Eastside

Indianapolis, IN

North Meridian

Indianapolis, IN

Studio
$793/month
$1,242/month
One Bedroom
$717/month
$1,342/month
Two Bedroom
$808/month
$1,687/month
Three Bedroom
$921/month
$1,769/month
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Indianapolis, IN 46202

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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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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