Duplexes in Indianapolis

Finding a duplex for rent in Indianapolis can be an ideal compromise between renting an apartment and renting a house. For people who have outgrown apartment living but who aren't yet ready for the expense of a house rental, a duplex can provide the right combination of factors to satisfy both the renter's modest budget and their desire to live in a house.

To find duplexes for rent in Indianapolis, IN, search the areas surrounding downtown. Because some duplexes are remodeled houses, many of them are found in quieter residential areas.

• Garage - Most duplexes have garages or carports.
• Yard - You get to enjoy a yard without having to maintain it yourself.
• Fewer Neighbors - In addition to the more peaceful, residential atmosphere, duplexes have fewer shared walls than apartments.
• Pet Friendly - Because duplexes are more like houses than apartments and often include yard space, they are usually more likely to be pet friendly than apartments.
• Various Layouts - Duplexes come in a few different configurations, some with two bedrooms or more. Most are split side-by-side, however some are split into upper and lower level apartments, meaning you have no shared walls and a good rent rate.
• More Storage - Because of the house-like design and garage space, a duplex can offer much more storage space than an apartment.
• Quicker Repairs - Fewer tenants and less property to maintain means repairs can be taken care of more quickly than in a large apartment complex.

You may increase your chances of finding a good duplex for rent if you learn more about the areas in and around downtown Indianapolis. Downtown Indianapolis is broken up into six artistic, historical, and modern districts known as:

• Broad Ripple Village - Six miles north of downtown, this art scene has parks and historic buildings as well as shops and clubs with live music.
• Canal and White River State Park - Indiana's museum and cultural attractions corridor, including a zoo, gardens, art museums, the NCAA Hall of Champions, Victory Field, and the waterway.
• Fountain Square - A historic neighborhood with a European village kind of feel.
• Indiana Ave. - Home to the Madame Walker Theatre Center, this historic neighborhood is where Indianapolis's jazz scene can be found.
• Massachusetts Ave. - An arts and theater district, this area is full of shops and restaurants.
• Wholesale District - This area includes the Circle Centre mall, hotels, and various forms of entertainment.