Indianapolis Homes for Rent

Rent.com's Guide to Apartments for Rent near Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis represents both the old and new, industrial and natural, like many growing metropolis areas full of business and culture. Because the city is a major transportation hub that connects it to other major metros, it is the ideal home for many large corporations, professional sports franchises, and maybe even you.

Indianapolis Homes for Rent: Your Search Area

You may see many suburb, neighborhood, and community names for locations of homes for rent. To help you navigate the area, here is a list of well-known parts of 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.

Other neighborhoods in Indianapolis include:

Babe Denny
Chatham Arch
Fletcher Place
Lockerbie Square
Old Northside
Pogue's Run
Ransom Place
Upper Canal

Types of Home Rentals in Indianapolis

Houses for Rent - Some houses for rent in Indianapolis were made for renting and some have been converted into rental properties. Before you rent a house, make sure you know exactly who owns it and who to pay so that you don't get caught in a legally complicated situation.

Condo Rentals -Many condos are available for purchase or have optional rent-to-own contracts in addition to being rented out. This rental type is also likely to feature luxurious amenities.

Townhouses for Rent - These properties may share a wall or two like a duplex but they also feature many of the same luxury amenities as condo complexes.

Duplex Rentals - Duplex rentals can be found in several parts of Indianapolis, especially in residential neighborhoods. Typically the rental property includes a yard or patio and a garage.

Rental Search Criteria Survey

To determine what's most important to you in an Indianapolis apartment rental, rate the following search criteria and apartment details in terms of importance to you. Assign a rating of 1 through 5 to each item, 1 being least important, and 5 being most important. Use your personal results from this exercise to help you organize and prioritize apartment search listings you find online.

Size (1 bedroom apartment, 2 bedroom apartment, 3 bedroom apartment, or house with yard)
Pet friendly
Move-in date
Laundry
Pool, gym, or tennis court
Security
Nearby transit options
Nearby parks and attractions
Building age and design style

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