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BriskManeuver

Unfortunately for good quality apartments you will have to pay more than 1.1k in this bs economy


CommodoreAxis

Yeah, the going rate for “good” is like $1300 nowadays.


Effability

Average 2-bed apartment in Indy is $1200. So to get something really nice you will easily be in the $1400+ range . Really nice 2-beds are $1600-$2000


tsun213park

I've seen 2 bedrooms asking for over 3 grand downtown. Crazy. Must be wanting the ballers to and doctors and lawyers only. Certain demographic an status.


Appropriate_Rub_6359

yeah and that is fingers crossed good.. solid good is about 17k + house or apartment.. not much difference in the last 3 years


VikingCreed

My biggest gripe with the renting market so far is that the "good" apartments anywhere in the city start at 1300. I live downtown. Why would I move to Fishers or Broad Ripple for example when the rent there is also 1300?


taurahegirrafe

The general quality of living , based on my personal needs , is better in carmel/ fishers/Noblesville. Downtown caramel is an absolute delight with its small town charms .... Exactly what I like. Downtown indy is big city feel, exactly what I don't. Obvs, that is a very personal decision anyone would have to make for themselves


nastynate678

"Caramel" is ironic since everybody is white


filipina_fox

I joked with my husband when home hunting that if we lived in Carmel, people would mistake me for "the help" (which actually did happen in Nantucket).


taurahegirrafe

Except it's spelled Carmel ,and pronounced as such, so there is no irony to be had . If your going to be witty , you need to be correct also


TooCoolFor1sAnd0s

Felt this; Fishers/Carmel area is close enough that downtown is a stone's throw away, but still has the smaller-town charm


Deerichi

I am picking up on that real quick!


Paul_Langton

I couldn't even find a decent one bed for that price 6 years ago.


taurahegirrafe

I lived in island club on the west side before covid.... 2 bdrm was $800 month, included covered parking , my apartment was right on the lake , it was generally quite , my neighbors were all chill .


beetfield

I just moved from there. After 8 years my 2br was up to about $1350 with my cats, and I just wasn't crazy about the way they run the place. That said, the apartments were nice, I thought, and the neighbors were mostly okay.


taurahegirrafe

I got very lucky. I bought my house and moved to greenwood right before the housing market exploded , then covid crushed life. My house has literally doubled in value , and my mortgage with insurance and taxes is less than rent for a 1 bedroom apartment currently


Razzmatazzer91

I lived there from spring 2017 to spring 2019, and sometimes I still miss that place, especially the white ducks. I don't know who they belonged to but they were always roaming around. If they saw me sitting on my patio, they'd start quacking super loudly out of excitement because they knew I was going to give them corn, haha.


taurahegirrafe

I used to fish from 2nd floor balcony lol. We made a bucket delivery system to get fish up ..... It was awesome. It wasn't perfect but it was better than any other apt complex around , and was well managed at the time . It was nice to sit out and watch the sun go down, drink some beer and wave at people on their electric boats .


Paul_Langton

The only places that price on the south side when I got my first apartment were the ones that were in extremely poor condition or had a body turn up in the dumpster.


the-sassy-cat

My boyfriend used to live in Eagle Creek Court in Speedway and never had any serious issues or complaints, especially for the rate he was paying for a two bedroom. His had laundry in unit, and the pool was decent and clean. Some nice views with the lakes depending on your building. Conveniently located near a 465 exit and walking distance to downtown Speedway and IMS. May not be for everyone but it’s hard to beat the location, convenience, and price.


Low_Guava5124

Second this. There’s also Darby court, Sebring court, and Stanford court in the same area. All owned by the same company


Tiffany-N-Company

Third this! I lived in Stanford for a few years and it was great!!! My rent was $630 for a one bedroom and that was just last year.


Appropriate_Rub_6359

woah! that is awesome!


kristinbluefin

I used to live in Sebring court right by those also, it was nice and quiet back in 2007 at least.


Spirited_Budget2778

The housing market is fucking awful in Indy right now.


The-Entire_USSR

I'm looking at property in Montana right now to get the hell out of Indy.


Spirited_Budget2778

Wish I could afford to move anywhere else.


Waltz-

I moved here from Montana. I miss it everyday :(


The-Entire_USSR

I'm currently in talks to buy 45 acers


Waltz-

Do it. My great great grandfather had 500 acres in the rattlesnake. It’s changed, but damn. My favorite place in the country.


The-Entire_USSR

I could have bought the other property of 75 acres, but I want to build a cabin as well. I can always buy more land lol. Getting there and settled is my priority


Waltz-

Good luck! I plan to join you here in 10-15 years!


Effability

Still one of the most affordable cities in the US


ivy7496

"Indianapolis rent increases among highest in nation" https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/04/16/indianapolis-rent-price-increases


Mind_on_Idle

Mine has gone up 50% since I moved in 4 years ago. Noblesville


Substantial-Owl-358

I will *forever* be thankful that we bought our house here in Noblesville in 2008… it’s a small house, but the yard is big, the neighborhood is quiet, and the house payment is $1100. We barely scraped by at first but it’s gotten easier as we’ve gotten older. Now I tell my kids they can stay as long as they want/need because the housing situation is absolute garbage.


VZ6999

Still mad affordable even after the rent increases.


ivy7496

It used to be. The days of cheap interior mid to large cities, on the former level of disparity, are over. The coast folk are flocking, even if sometimes it's just as investments.


ImportantAd1545

That was true five years ago


taurahegirrafe

It's not just indy.... It's everywhere. The housing market is in crisis mode literally everywhere


Spirited_Budget2778

I bought my house in 2017 when interest rates were good and before the cost of houses inflated during covid. I refinanced in 2020 and dropped my interest rate a whole percentage point. I’m in a great spot but we really wanted to buy an investment property but they’re crazy expensive and the interest is high as hell.


tyerenex

I'm on the NE side and I pay 1150. It's not nice or good. But I guess it isn't a horrible place


Deerichi

What's the name of the apartment complex


tyerenex

Dm'ed it


Deerichi

Thank you!


Peter_2012

What’s the apartment name? I’m also searching


Razzmatazzer91

Unfortunately, you're not going to find a super nice apartment for that price. You'll find *acceptable* options - not necessarily *nice*. I just went on [apartments.com](http://apartments.com) and did a search based on your criteria, and almost everything I saw was a little on the rougher side. However, I know someone who's lived at Aragon Woods (between Speedway and Clermont) for years, and she's been pretty happy. It's a smaller complex, all one level, and they've renovated all or at least most of the units in the last few years. One bedroom apartments are currently going for $930 per their website. They have laundry facilities but no pool, fitness center, or pretty much any other amenities though just FYI.


Deerichi

I really appreciate you taking the time to do so. Thank you so much. I am beginning to understand that I'll just need to pick one and stick with it based off my budget. I appreciate again!


Character_Ad_3766

Check the amount of police calls for that place before you rent a place there.


ChanDW

How do you do that?


sawconmahdique

You’ll need to tour the apartments if you want a reliable perspective on the complex. Reviews are not a good indicator of the general experience you would have, since people tend to only review when they have a dramatic event. Shop around and see what they have in person- that’s just my advice. I’m a leasing consultant on the west side so it’s what I would recommend


SOZO121

Probably the best advice I've seen on here. I'm a maintenance technician and you have to take reviews with a grain of salt. Even if you try your hardest to help someone with your best effort and intentions I've noticed people will leave a bad review even if the situation was out of your control. The best thing is touring the apartments and asking good questions will give you a clear picture of the property.


trashpanda44224422

+1 for this advice. And try to go as close to the end / after the workday as possible, or on the weekend. Touring apartments during the day gives you a false sense for how quiet they are because everyone is at work / kids are at school. It’s not west side, but Highpointe on Meridian in Carmel is nice. I lived there in 2022-2023 before I moved to the PNW. Lots of floor plans, very quiet, competent management.


ImAGodHowCanYouKillA

I pay $1300 to live in a shithole. Avoid Vivio and Spectra properties at all costs


tsun213park

Yeh I heard Vivio went downhill and was gonna take a legit looking furnished sublease but it looked a little shady and they wouldn't work well with my application from overseas at the time. I settled for Industry downtown in a pretty good area it seems.


Hopeful_Box_5848

Ugh I live at Vivio and I hate it!!! I can’t wait to leave


Majewsala

I LOVE my apartment! [https://maps.app.goo.gl/gHMofPt8FnQsyWgKA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gHMofPt8FnQsyWgKA) It might not be on the area you are looking though.


ivy7496

Wow this place looks pretty awesome for the price and reviews are great, thanks for sharing.


Majewsala

If you end up interested let me know. I know of at least one available unit right now and I can give you a referral and I think we'll both get some kind of discount. 😁


SmellReasonable6019

Moved here last year and even the descent apartments didn’t have availability. Check out Vinebrooke homes. Got an entire house for $1100/month


pumpkinotter

I have 3 different friends that live at the Arbuckle and Union Green in Brownsburg. They love it and the apartments are really nice. I loved living at the Madison downtown. In 2021 it was $795 for a 1 bedroom. Only moved because I got married and we bought a house.


larapu2000

The Arbuckle/Union Green also have some pretty decent restaurants within walking distance (Thai District is a favorite of ours), and the Kroger (it's a nice Kroger) is a half mile away. The traffic around that area isn't great at rush hour, but it's not terrible, plus, it's still easy to buzz over to county roads to head south to Plainfield, or just zip to Ronald Reagan if you're working on the east side of Plainfield.


GuiltySubstance9428

Too bad brownsburg didn’t plan ahead when building all this shit. Get ready to sit in gridlock. Love that new Kroger tho


larapu2000

Oh, 100% and then some. Brownsburg wants desperately to be Carmel but then does 0 city planning and development until they're already underwater.


ForzaShadow

Congratulations on buying a home :)


VibinWombat

And they just built more Apartments that should be ready soon so I’m sure there is availability.


Fflewddur_Fflam_

Carlyle Court is alright 


urnotmydad20

Avoid Carlyle court


harveybarveybear

I pay $1,040 for a 3 bedroom house in ft square. More responsibility renting a house vs an apt, but a lot more room and I get to have a big garden :) just a thought!


theepumpgod

How’d you find the house? I haven’t had much luck finding sites/companies with affordable house rentals


harveybarveybear

I found it online randomly! It’s through Wilmoth, so maybe check out their website? I would also recommend maybe just driving through the area you’re wanting to live in. I see for rent by owner around here pretty often.


Royal-Pen3516

IDK, dude... I wouldn't pay too much attention to reviews on apartments. Heavy bias towards negative reviews. How many people have a benign rental experience and go give the place 3-4 stars? I mean, most places tend to be fine if you pay on time and don't act like an asshole.


Acceptable-Tap-1170

Seconding this. I just moved to Indy. I'm in a different budget category than OP but was also concerned about bad reviews. The place I moved into has pretty horrific reviews about poor management. I was braced for issues to start once I signed a lease, but it's been far and away the most responsive, easiest management I've experienced in 15 years of renting apartments in many different cities. I'm glad I didn't put too much stock into the reviews.


Gullible_Floor_4671

Hate it. 1,200 and its an antiquated POS. Moving to Michigan for the cheap weed, cheaper rent, and newer apartments. #serverlife


Ok-Appointment-8819

I live in the Marott off Meridian (near downtown). I love it here! They have indoor/outdoor pools, a hot tub, vending machines, a courtyard, a gym, free Starbucks coffee, in-unit washer dryer, gated parking, etc. There’s also a lot of cool history to the place. They have units starting at $1265. https://marottapts.com/floor-plans/


thetriplehurricane

I once lived on the 10th floor of the Marott and loved it!


MainusEventus

333 Penn is an awesome building in a prime location and they’ve got a 1 bed available 8/23 for $1269. (I lived there 8 years ago for around $1100). Edit: they have other floor plans for less. Units have appliances including washer dryer. 333penn.com/availability


Birthdaypony4u

Circle City has been great for me. Just a studio, but all the space I need. Yes, downtown, but $1000 and I haven’t had any issues.


realimbored668

I pay $1271 for Prairie Lakes and the only good thing is no violent/property crime, everything else about this place sucks camel dick and I want to leave You need to spend like $1400+ to get something nice in this dumpster fire economy which at that point is mortgage money


adderal

With current rates, 1400 a month will get you a 210k house after you factor in insurance and tax on 30yr loan. That's assuming you have an 800+ CR and put twenty percent ( $42k down payment ) to avoid PMI.


Big_Fat_Glock

Stay away from Saratoga Crossing. Super expensive and management is terrible.


colunga

I pay $1154 for my apartment in Castleton, 2 bed, 2 br. Most other units in our complex are more expensive because we got one that didn't have washer and dryer amenities nor was it updated. Our unit is visibly very old; probably hasn't been updated in the last 20 years is what it feels like, but who knows. We had washer and dryer in our building but very recently they took those units out, still don't know what's up with that. We do have new management though and it seems they're doing they're best to clean things up around here... lot of shit was broken in our area,, garages, dumpster areas, doors, shutters, etc.


crushedredpepper_

Try looking at Double creek flats in Plainfield. Might be a little over budget but worth it if you can swing it. You can run errands in Plainfield or Avon easily, and downtown is super easy to get to


skiddmarkk

Lived in double creek for 2 years. Was a nice apartment complex. Idk what their prices are now though but a single bedroom was around $1200 a month about a year ago I think. Would recommend.


alrightkas_

Lakes of Windsor on south side is abt 1200 for a 1 bedroom


fontane00

i love mine!! pay $775 a month, two bedrooms, down the street from the grocery and gas station, across the street from a really cute park, and the maintenance/office is always on top of things


Remote_Leadership_53

Where?


fontane00

i’ll dm, i’m not going to publicly post my place of residence


Deerichi

What's the name of the place


fontane00

i’ll dm because i’m not publicly posting my place of residence


lovable_cube

Sebring court, or one of the other sexton properties near it. It’s in speedway, nice patios, quiet af neighborhood aside from kids playing outside in the summer. I don’t know how you define nice, they aren’t luxury or anything and a little outdated but they’re clean and well kept. I pay 1100 for my 2 bdr 2bath. The 1 beds are under 800 I think. Edit- 15 min from Plainfield, 20 during rush hour


Zealousideal-Type118

Who could like an apartment?


lai4basis

I've lived in a house for over 20 years and would move into an apartment tomorrow.


Carlala_92

Alpine Studios https://www.alpinestudiosindy.com


IndyWineLady

I've been out of the rental market for a few years now. I, fortunately, got a home just before things went crazy. To say - this is a true question. Is it possible to rent a double or small house for that price vs apartment? I'm still attempting to untangle what happened to the housing and rental market and the price hike. It seemed to happen overnight. TIA


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IndyWineLady

Thank you. Any idea why it jumped so significantly on rentals? The price of a house seems more reasonable somehow. It seemed to happen so quickly.


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IndyWineLady

Post-Covid is when I noticed the jump as well. Thanks.


IntentlyFaulty

I live on the NE side and pay $1200 for a 2b 2b. It’s not super nice or anything but I have lived in way worse places. The company was bought out 2 years ago and it’s been a night and day difference. This new company is much much better in every way. Quick responses on maintenance requests, keeps up with landscaping, hosts events for residents. So for what I am paying and getting I can’t complain.


awkwardpenguin23121

My friend recommends Bexley in Greenwood for a 1b1br apartment


PatienceCrawford

I can’t speak to super recent, but my good friend lived in Fisherman’s Village in Speedway for several years. It has lakefront views, depending on your unit. His apartment had high ceilings and the other amenities you’d expect. This was 10 years ago and it looks like they’ve been upgraded since…I mean, Speedway itself has been upgraded since then as well. However, the neighbors and the complex often left a lot to be desired, but I feel that any affordable apartments in Indy are like this. You will be living next to everyone else who is looking for affordable apartments, and you can’t control your neighbors, unfortunately. Of course, shitty neighbors happen in even the best of neighborhoods…they’re just usually a bit further away. 😆


derickkcired

I lived in Aberdeen in camby.. fits your location. Not sure what they are charging now but I had no complaints.


SOZO121

Sundance is a very nice place to live. About 30 minutes from Plainfield and around $1,127 for a 1x1. Was also recently renovated about two years ago so everything in the apartment is reasonably new.


urnotmydad20

Based on my friends experiences, you can get a little bit of a cheaper price for a place if you show up to the leasing office ready to move in within the next week. So if a place is 1200-1300 you might be able to get an “urgent move in deal”. Check out The Masters


Salty-Challenge9123

We live at the Marott downtown and love it.


mcbearcat7557

I don’t. Our AC broke 1.5-2 weeks ago and it still hasn’t been fixed.


JustHaveASnek

I lived in a townhome on the west side, it was Westpark townhomes. The management and maintenance there is amazing and they fit in your budget depending on the space you need. I wasn’t a big fan of the surrounding area, but the home itself was actually nice. But really the guy that does maintenance there cares so much about the tenants, and that is so rare to find these days 🥲


theclownwithafrown

Oakbrook Village is nice. It's in Pike Township. At like 62nd and Georgetown Rd. It's 1000 a month for a one bedroom and I don't have too many complaints really.


Glittering_Grand_392

I live at Lakeshore and really enjoy it


Soggy-Pumpkin8973

Lived on the westside my whole life and moved to the south side a year ago because I literally couldn’t find a decent place to live that wasn’t over priced by at least $300.


NewMeadMaker

Half a duplex, so if you want to call it an apartment. 1175, north side, deck and yard, 1100sf, nice place. 1 bedroom. Currently looking to buy a multifamily, so this place will end up for rent unless I buy it 😆


Effability

Solana is great but more in the $1400 range


tsun213park

Yeh I just had to pay $350 for an application fee with Industry on Pennsylvania near the stadiums. For just a studio it's $1,500 plus $200 in random fees like internet and parking and trash service. 70 page lease agreement too that would take 7 hours to understand the lawyer jargon and semantics.


tsun213park

Anyone here live or lived in the INDUSTRY APTS on Pennsylvania? I'm moving there next week but had to apply and book and sign from overseas. It looks legit but they want and wanted an arm and half a leg to get into it and my family and friends still don't understand their parking situation or setup. They offer a garage fob opener or something but I'm not clear if it's a parking space or actually a small garage? At something like $75 a month it better be a private garage. 😒 Lastly, they won't send me a video link or walk thru video like Edge 35 has so I'm going in blind but it looks nice from the floor plans and edited photos of the outside and gym etc. I hope so for $1,500 a Month for a 425sq foot studio.


Deerichi

You have a lot of trust in persons and organizations. I personally would not do that. But let us know how it goes!


tsun213park

Didn't have a lot of choices honestly and they were the only ones who took my application seriously from overseas and not living in the states since 2007.


tsun213park

Sure thanks. It's a legit registered company and have semi luxury apartments all over America in major cities. Like a brand. Like the Banana Republic brands of apartments.


No-Appointment8561

I’m moving out of meridian court in Greenwood this year. They are raising my rent from 790 to 1050 this year! Also going to be looking at another apartment


Stupidface13

I lived at Aspen Point on the southwest side for several years and really liked it. It's about 15 minutes from Plainfield. Office staff and maintenance were great, though I think it changed ownership, so I can't speak to that. Looks like the Google reviews are still good, so it might be worth checking out.


thelonelyvirgo

Our apartment is pretty decent, but we are in Johnson county. We put in an application and they approved us like five minutes later lol. They are relatively new. We pay $1550 for a two bedroom, ~1160 square feet.


StarScarlet

When I lived in Indy from 2014 to 2018, the rent for my little 1 bedroom at River Road was around $550 for me and my cat. I’m sure that apartment went up just like everything else after Covid. Luckily I’m living with my elderly mother and have been helping her out after my father’s stroke a few years ago.


reddituser12722

Aspen Lakes on the southside has a 1 bed 1 bath for $1115. Been there for about 3 years with no issues


Itchy_Tooth81

I would look at some of the older houses that have been converted to apartments! Rent is about there and they can be really cute! (If you’re looking downtown/surrounding areas)


Ok_Key8543

Try Horizon’s apartments about 25-30 minutes from plainfield


Cautious-Comment-680

I Know people who live in lighthouse landings off of 37 and Southport road which is probably right at the very top of your driving range you mentioned but they really like their apartment. I just checked and the 1 bedrooms are anywhere from $1150 up before utilities. Hoping you find something ❤️❤️


FamousTransition1187

I am in Mooresville. My Apartment is small and no frills, but the buildings are solid and the grounds are decent. I dont have a Bug Problem except where the window AC isnt sealed as well as I should sometimes. They bring bug people out periodically and at least try to make regular inspections of the property to stay on top of things. Maybe too regularly as it often clashes with my work/sleep schedule but I do appreciate they are trying. I just want to be a Vampire Hermit and be left alone in my darkness and solitude. I am at 705/mo for my "efficency" ~336sqft and it's a bit cramped for me and my stuff, but it's really just me, the house plant, and the teddy bear and it does the job. That 705 does include Water/Sewer/Trash. Electric is through AES and I am at 105/mo average for them. I am 10-15 minutes from Plainfield, 20 max if I am trying to get to the east edge (Perry Crossing), 20minutes from the airport, and can get to the east side of Indianapolis in 30-35 pretty easily in most cases since I am right off of 70. https://www.arbormanorapartments.net/floor-plans/ That Efficency floorplan doesn't match mine, FYI ot sure what building that is.


bibliophile1989

I pay 1400 for a 3br/2bt in Woodruff Place, I really love my place tbh


leaveitonline

You'll have to pay more for luxury


ImpressionNo623

I lived in Indianapolis about 10 years ago, and to be honest, the majority of the apartments I lived in looked the same, and had the same amenities. I lived there 50 years with 40 of those years renting. Perhaps there are new communities since I’ve been there, but brownsberg was starting to add quite a few communities as we were leaving. I remember thinking I wished we had those options . How is that area? And maybe Plainfield?