Average Rent in Indianapolis, IN

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Current Versus Historical Indianapolis, IN Rents

Indianapolis rentals average $673 for a studio rental to $1,135 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $950, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $175 (-23.66%) year-over-year from $738 to $563. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $799 (-49.92%) year-over-year from $1,601 to $802. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,187 (-49.75%) year-over-year from $2,386 to $1,199. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,547 (-52.58%) year-over-year from $2,942 to $1,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $370 (35.92%) year-over-year from $1,030 to $1,400. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 5.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.46% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$22.71	$563	$738 (-23.66%)	$1,169 (-51.85%)
1 BR	$18.32	$802	$1,601 (-49.92%)	$1,238 (-35.22%)
2 BR	$14.35	$1,199	$2,386 (-49.75%)	$2,201 (-45.52%)
3 BR	$12.94	$1,395	$2,942 (-52.58%)	$1,517 (-8.01%)
4+ BR	$14.41	$1,400	$1,030 (35.92%)	$1,696 (-17.44%)

Historical Rents in Indianapolis, IN

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Top Cities Near Indianapolis

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Top Neighborhoods Near Indianapolis

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Top Counties Near Indianapolis

There are a total of 1 counties located by Indianapolis, IN. One county in the area is Center, Indianapolis, IN. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $975. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Center, Indianapolis, IN. Its average rent per month is $975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $975, Center, Indianapolis, IN is the most expensive county by Indianapolis, IN.

Typically, rent for studios in Indianapolis, IN is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Indianapolis, IN is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Indianapolis, IN is 6.34% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Center, Indianapolis, IN	$673	$825	$1,275	$975

Top Zipcodes Near Indianapolis

There is one zipcode in or near Indianapolis, IN. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,551.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Indianapolis, IN. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
46204, Indianapolis, IN	$1,797	$2,057	$3,121	$2,551

Frequently Asked Questions - Indianapolis Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Indianapolis, IN?

The average monthly rental price for Indianapolis, IN apartments for rent is approximately $950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Indianapolis, IN rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Indianapolis, IN.

How much is a studio apartment in Indianapolis, IN?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $673 and an average price per square feet of $22.71. There are a total of 19 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Indianapolis.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Indianapolis, IN?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $825 and an average price per square feet of $18.32. There are a total of 47 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Indianapolis.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Indianapolis, IN?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,199 and an average price per square feet of $14.35. There are a total of 32 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Indianapolis.

How have rent prices in Indianapolis, IN changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Indianapolis, IN can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.50%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.50%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.53% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Indianapolis, IN?

A reasonable rent price in Indianapolis, IN is around $760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.