Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Average rent in
Indianapolis, IN

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Indianapolis, IN is $1,380. This is -29%, or $570, lower than the national average.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,380

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,444

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Indianapolis, IN is $1,380. This is -29%, or $570, lower than the national average.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
54%
31%
6%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Indianapolis, IN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Indianapolis, IN have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Indianapolis, IN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Indianapolis, IN is $1,220. A 1-bedroom apartment in Indianapolis, IN costs about $1,059 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,299. Houses for rent in Indianapolis, IN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,000

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,617

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,987

3%

3%

Studio

$930

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$930

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,617

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,987

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Indianapolis, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Indianapolis, IN to other cities

Median rent prices in Indianapolis, IN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Avon, IN.

Indianapolis

Median rent price$1,380
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,122
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Indianapolis, IN is 35% lower than the median rent in Avon, IN.

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$1,130

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$982

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Cost of living in
Indianapolis, IN

The overall cost of living in Indianapolis, IN is 11% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

7% lower

Groceries

2% lower

Health

13% lower

Housing

23% lower

Transportation

2% lower

Utilities

12% lower

Apartments for rent in Anderson

Discover rentals in Indianapolis, IN

1748 North Bancroft Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

1748 North Bancroft Street

1748 N Bancroft St, Indianapolis, IN 46218

1 bed

1 bath

$332–$379

Apartment for rent

5218 Staughton Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

5218 Staughton Drive

5218 Staughton Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46226

1 bed

1 bath

$398–$419

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Pickwick Farms Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

Pickwick Farms Apartments

1540 Handball Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$580–$1,972

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3022 English Ave #3022 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Near Southeast house for rent in Indianapolis

3022-3024 English Avenue

3022 English Ave #3022, Indianapolis, IN 46201

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available May 1

1755 W Morris St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Indianapolis apartment for rent in Indianapolis

1755 W Morris St #C, Indianapolis, IN 46221

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

Oxmoor Indy - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

Oxmoor Indy

3640 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

1–3 beds

1 bath

$699–$999

Apartment for rent

518 S State Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Indianapolis

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6005 Dickson Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Devington apartment for rent in Indianapolis

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 27