Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
Indianapolis, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Indianapolis, IN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Month to month, rent softened by 0.7%, reflecting a broadly steady market.
Compared to national trends
Indianapolis sits 28.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 1,529 total rentals offering a mid-tier market for renters seeking value in the Midwest.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Indianapolis rent for about $895/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,284/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,645/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,960/month. These bedroom tiers show a wide range of options for renters across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Arden rents fell 48.8% year over year to $1,379/month across 18 rentals. Aspen Ridge and Summerfield South also saw large declines of 44.1% and 43.0%, respectively, indicating notable local decreases in rent within Indianapolis.
Median rent
Median rent in Indianapolis
$1,395/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Indianapolis is $1,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Indianapolis
1,529
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Indianapolis rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Indianapolis, IN
Average rent prices in Indianapolis have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Indianapolis, IN
Rent prices in Indianapolis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Indianapolis is $1,239, whereas a house costs $1,645. 1-bedroom apartments in Indianapolis run $1,069 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  2% |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,284 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,645 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,960 | 5% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Indianapolis | $1,850 | |
Mapleton Fall Creek | $1,200 | |
Martindale Brightwood | $1,250 | |
Near Eastside | $1,199 | |
Near Northside | $1,445 | |
Near Northwest Riverside | $1,150 | |
Near Southeast | $1,200 | |
Near Westside | $1,246 | |
South Perry | $1,275 | |
St Vincent Greenbriar | $1,233 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,239 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,645 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $411 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,284
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,960
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
Near Eastside
Average rent
$1,199
Downtown Indianapolis
Average rent
$1,850
Near Northside
Average rent
$1,445
Near Southeast
Average rent
$1,200
Near Northwest Riverside
Average rent
$1,150
Martindale Brightwood
Average rent
$1,250
Near Westside
Average rent
$1,246
St Vincent Greenbriar
Average rent
$1,233
Mapleton Fall Creek
Average rent
$1,200
South Perry
Average rent
$1,275
Apartments
Average rent
$1,239
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$411
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Indianapolis, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Indianapolis and Avon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Indianapolis
28%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Indianapolis, IN is 27% lower than the median rent in Avon, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,912
2%$1,795
6%$1,195
9%$1,842
1%$2,099
1%$2,090
7%$1,799
9%$1,312
9%$1,660
12%$847
17%$1,075
11%$1,955
12%Cost of living in Indianapolis, IN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% lower |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 15% lower |
| Housing | 25% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Indianapolis, IN
3d ago
240 N Warman Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46222
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$492–$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Near Northwest - Riverside apartment for rent in Indianapolis
601 W 30th St #4, Indianapolis, IN 46208
1 bed
2 baths
$563
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
4h ago
Near Eastside condo for rent in Indianapolis
3123 E Michigan St #B, Indianapolis, IN 46201
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Condo for rent
4d ago
401 E Southern Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225
3 beds
2 baths
$708–$2,148
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
5 beds
6 baths
$15,108
$11,912
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Glenn's Valley house for rent in Indianapolis
7907 Shannon Lakes Way, Indianapolis, IN 46217
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Downtown Indianapolis townhouse for rent in Indianapolis
519 Fulton St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
3 beds
3.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Indianapolis townhouse for rent in Indianapolis
3 beds
5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3200 Dr Andrew J Brown Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,120
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1854 Century Way, Indianapolis, IN 46260
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,130–$1,450
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
6810 Valley Ridge Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,067–$5,730
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2136 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,617
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
6810 Valley Ridge Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,067–$5,730
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4901 Whitton Pl, Indianapolis, IN 46220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,475
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,935
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,205
House for rent
Available Aug 7
2d ago
Verified
3200 Dr Andrew J Brown Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$2,120
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1854 Century Way, Indianapolis, IN 46260
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,130–$1,450
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2136 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,617
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
6311 E Westfield Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,222–$5,262
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Indianapolis, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Indianapolis rental market.
How much is rent in Indianapolis?
The average rent in Indianapolis is $1,395 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Indianapolis?
Average rent prices in Indianapolis have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Indianapolis rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Indianapolis is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Indianapolis?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Indianapolis are Near Northwest Riverside ($1,150/mo), Near Eastside ($1,199/mo), and Near Southeast ($1,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Indianapolis?
To comfortably afford rent in Indianapolis, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current market across Indiana's capital city, where two-bedroom apartments represent 29% of available inventory compared to 25% for one-bedroom units.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).