Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Average rent in
Indianapolis, IN

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Last updated on March 20, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Indianapolis, IN is $1,362. This is -28%, or $539, lower than the national average.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,362

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,529

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Indianapolis, IN is $1,362. This is -28%, or $539, lower than the national average.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
56%
30%
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 increased by 2% 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 $1,230. A 1-bedroom apartment in Indianapolis, IN costs about $1,054 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,300. Houses for rent in Indianapolis, IN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,527.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,001

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,250

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,600

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,865

3%

9%

Studio

$1,009

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,009

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,001

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,865

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

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$1,362
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,120
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Indianapolis, IN is 36% lower than the median rent in Avon, IN.

More data insights and reports

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$2,120

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$2,152

increased by3%

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$2,029

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$1,695

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$1,100

increased by2%

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$1,690

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$900

decreased by5%

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$1,111

decreased by9%

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$1,695

decreased by7%

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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

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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

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7.3

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5218 Staughton Drive

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1 bed

1 bath

$550

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5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Oxmoor Indy

3640 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

1–3 beds

1 bath

$699–$999

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5d+ ago

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2736 N Dearborn St, Indianapolis, IN 46218

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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1 bath

$745

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9.9

Excellent

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The Pines at SoBro

5018 Lemans Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$749–$1,259

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5d+ ago

9.7

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Serenity Park Apartments

9060 E 39th Pl, Indianapolis, IN 46235

1–2 beds

1 bath

$769–$965

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