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Houses for Rent in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

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Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN have increased by 0.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,273 to $1,275.

Average rent in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

$1,275/mo Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN is around $1,275.

    What's the typical rent budget in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN?

    A share of 12% of apartments in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 1% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 68% of Southwest Indianapolis's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 19% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (68%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Southwest Indianapolis, IN

    14 /100
    Car-Dependent
    17 /100
    Minimal Transit
    26 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 14, Transit Score®: 17, Bike Score®: 26

    Frequently asked questions

    How much is the rent for a house in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN?

    The price range of a house for rent is between $1,515 and $2,170.

    How many houses are available in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN on RentCafe?

    There are 17 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a rental house in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN?

    The average Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN rental house size is 1,543 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN?

    Renting a house in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN?

    Houses for rent in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN are usually located in non-central areas.

    Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN demographics

    • 58,571Total Population
    • 29,472 Female
      29,099 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN has 58,571 residents, 29,472 women and 29,099 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Southwest Indianapolis’s population is 34.

    Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN households

    • 14,186 Family
      7,028 Non-family
    • 7,770 Children
      13,444 No Children
    • 21,214Total Number of Households
    • 1.95Average People Per Household
    • $58,316Median Household Income

    There is a total of 21,214 households in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN. Of these, 7,770 have children and 13,444 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 14,186 family households and 7,028 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Southwest Indianapolis is 1.95 people, on average. The median household annual income in Southwest Indianapolis equals $58,316, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,096.

    Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 7% of the population in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN have no high school education, 51% went to high-school, and 19% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 11% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 4% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 25 properties listed in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN to choose from, with prices ranging from $750 to $2,170. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 25 properties in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $750 to $2,170. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Southwest Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 25 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!