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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Cable tv
- High speed internet
- Central air, central heat
Location
1040 Fairfield Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205, USA|Mapleton - Fall Creek
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Property Overview
Birchwood Place Apartments is a highly rated community with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8/10, highlighted by exceptional scores for price (10/10), amenities (9/10), and location (9/10). Residents benefit from convenient access to a nearby grocery store and strong pet friendliness, with multiple pet supply stores and a pet hospital close by. Notable in-home comforts include cable TV, high-speed internet, central air, and central heat, supported by solid quality and trustworthiness ratings.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Laundry available on site
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 1Bd/1Bth | 1 bed | 1 bath | 519 sqft | $799 /mo | 1 unit available | Birchwood Place Apartments is located on the corner of Birchwood Avenue and Fairfield Avenue in the Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood (just south of the Indiana State Fairgrounds) and is on the city bus lines. One bedroom and efficiency units, all of which have central air and central heat. Cable TV and high speed internet available. **Pictures intended for layout only. Actual unit colors and flooring may vary. Will see actual apartment available prior to approval. |
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Amenities for Birchwood Place Apartments
Appliances
| Oven | Range |
| Refrigerator | Stove |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
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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Building details
Property details
| Units | 18 |
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About Birchwood Place Apartments
Birchwood Place Apartments is located on the corner of Birchwood Avenue and Fairfield Avenue in the Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood (just south of the Indiana State Fairgrounds) and is on the city bus lines. One bedroom and efficiency units, all of which have central air and central heat. Cable TV and high speed internet available. **Pictures intended for layout only. Actual unit colors and flooring may vary. Will see actual apartment available prior to approval.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Birchwood Place Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Birchwood Place Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Birchwood Place Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Birchwood Place Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Birchwood Place Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Birchwood Place Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Birchwood Place Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Birchwood Place Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Birchwood Place Apartments is great for:
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 Birchwood Place Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Mapleton - Fall Creek
1-bedroom apartments at Birchwood Place Apartments cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Mapleton - Fall Creek.
Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Mapleton - Fall Creek
Indianapolis
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,185 |
| July 2024 | $1,091 |
| August 2024 | $1,047 |
| September 2024 | $1,090 |
| October 2024 | $1,131 |
| November 2024 | $1,126 |
| December 2024 | $1,105 |
| January 2025 | $1,194 |
| February 2025 | $1,191 |
| March 2025 | $1,151 |
| April 2025 | $1,121 |
| May 2025 | $1,139 |
| June 2025 | $1,158 |
| July 2025 | $1,185 |
| August 2025 | $1,178 |
| September 2025 | $1,065 |
| October 2025 | $1,063 |
| November 2025 | $1,048 |
| December 2025 | $1,029 |
| January 2026 | $1,039 |
| February 2026 | $1,034 |
| March 2026 | $1,004 |
| April 2026 | $955 |
| May 2026 | $951 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | $707 |
| April 2025 | $706 |
| May 2025 | $669 |
| June 2025 | $652 |
| July 2025 | $650 |
| October 2025 | $700 |
| November 2025 | $675 |
| December 2025 | $656 |
| January 2026 | $662 |
| February 2026 | $712 |
| March 2026 | $695 |
| April 2026 | $714 |
| May 2026 | $725 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near Birchwood Place Apartments
Ips - Butler Lab at William Bell 60
3330 n pennsylvania
indianapolis, IN, 46205
PK, K-8Public
C+
Family Development Services, Inc. Service Center II Head Start
3637 n meridian st
indianapolis, IN, 46208
PKPublic
Center for Inquiry School 70
510 east 46th st
indianapolis, IN, 46205
K-8Public
B
Indiana School for the Deaf
1200 e 42nd st
indianapolis, IN, 46205
PK, K-12Public
Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center
9501 e 36th st
indianapolis, IN, 46236
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Mapleton - Fall Creek | Indianapolis, IN
Getting around Indianapolis near 1040 Fairfield Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
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 1040 Fairfield Ave, Indianapolis
Groceries
1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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