Listed 5+ Days Ago
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Pet Friendly
Location
1242 Cottage Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA
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Property Overview
Located about 0.23 miles from a top-rated elementary school, this home also offers 30 photos for a helpful first look. It stands out for pet friendliness, with no breed or pet restrictions, a pet deposit required, outdoor spaces, and a dog park within 1 mile.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Dishwasher
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1242 Cottage Ave
Features
| Fully Fenced |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Range |
| Refrigerator | Washer and Dryer |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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About 1242 Cottage Ave
Central Air, Patio, Fully Fenced, and Great Backyard Comes with a stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and W/D in Unit. Tenants responsible for all utilities Pets welcome with a one-time pet fee of $250 per pet, 2 pet max. **To view property, click the "Contact Us" button to submit an inquiry, or call the office. Our leasing agents will contact you the same or next business day to schedule a showing.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1242 Cottage Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Zip code | 46203 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Indianapolis
2-bedroom apartments at 1242 Cottage Ave cost about 35% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Indianapolis.
Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Indianapolis
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,388 |
| September 2024 | $1,384 |
| October 2024 | $1,394 |
| November 2024 | $1,392 |
| December 2024 | $1,378 |
| January 2025 | $1,389 |
| February 2025 | $1,389 |
| March 2025 | $1,333 |
| April 2025 | $1,312 |
| May 2025 | $1,322 |
| June 2025 | $1,312 |
| July 2025 | $1,298 |
| August 2025 | $1,290 |
| September 2025 | $1,266 |
| October 2025 | $1,275 |
| November 2025 | $1,275 |
| December 2025 | $1,256 |
| January 2026 | $1,245 |
| February 2026 | $1,239 |
| March 2026 | $1,250 |
| April 2026 | $1,250 |
| May 2026 | $1,275 |
| June 2026 | $1,288 |
| July 2026 | $1,270 |
| August 2026 | $1,284 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1242 Cottage Ave
Frederick Douglass School 19
2020 dawson st
indianapolis, IN, 46203
PK, K-8Public
C-
William McKinley School No. 39
1733 spann ave
indianapolis, IN, 46203
PK, K-6Public
C+
Rise Learning Center
5391 s shelby st
indianapolis, IN, 46227
PK, K-12Public
Impact Academy
320 n tibbs ave
indianapolis, IN, 46222
K-12Public
D
Impact Academy 2
320 n tibbs ave
indianapolis, IN, 46222
K-12Public
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Getting around Indianapolis near 1242 Cottage Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1242 Cottage Ave, Indianapolis
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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