Indianapolis, IN Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,375
1-year change
+2.6%
$35/mo
5-year change
+29.2%
$311/mo
10-year change
+73.8%
$584/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Indianapolis

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$761/mo—0.0%
2016$782/mo+2.8%+2.8%
2017$812/mo+3.8%+6.7%
2018$845/mo+4.1%+11.0%
2019$884/mo+4.6%+16.2%
2020$935/mo+5.8%+22.9%
2021$1,011/mo+8.1%+32.9%
2022$1,136/mo+12.4%+49.3%
2023$1,212/mo+6.7%+59.3%
2024$1,267/mo+4.5%+66.5%
2025$1,329/mo+4.9%+74.6%
2026$1,355/mo+2.0%+78.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Indianapolis changed since 2015?

Median rent in Indianapolis, IN was $756 in 2015-01 and is $1,375 as of 2026-09 — a change of $619 per month over 11 years.

How much has Indianapolis rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Indianapolis, IN has changed +29.2% ($311 per month). The current median is $1,375.

What has rent in Indianapolis done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Indianapolis, IN has changed +73.8% ($584 per month). It is now $1,375.

Is rent in Indianapolis going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Indianapolis, IN has increased +2.6% ($35/mo). Current median: $1,375.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.