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Rental Homes

Does anyone know of any good websites or resources to look for rental houses? I would say that we'll be looking all around Indianapolis and possibly all the way up to Lafayette. I look at craigslist and stuff, but there's so much junk on there since apartment complexes just get on there and post. I know I can look in the paper too when it gets closer to the time, but I'm just wanting an idea of whats out there for what price.

Re: Rental Homes

  • We found a rental home a few years ago on Mibor.  They have a section for rentals and there were some nice homes- not the typical run-down rentals you sometimes encounter.  I also drove around a lot to look for signs, and found a few that way as well. 

    Good luck!

  •  There is a guy who just started working where I work who has a house he's going to rent out very soon- it's about a mile from where I live near historic Irvington, Emerson Heights and Little Flower (just off of 70/Emerson on the eastside). I don't know anything about it- size or cost- but if you want me to find out- I'd be happy to- email me at that_girl_lola at yahoo.com.

    If his house doesn't work- there are a ton of houses for rent in the neighborhoods by me- they are all older homes (ours was built in 1913) and most have been renovated. I get a lot of slack for living on the 'eastside' which doesn't have the best reputation (because the media calls the whole east side- anything east of Meridian- a crime pocket, which simply isn't always true). I love my neighborhood though- and I wouldn't leave it any time soon. I'm in Emerson Heights- www.emersonheights.org - lots of young single professionals, young couples and then the older group who have lived there forever. Active neighborhood association too. Anyway- lots of rentals, close to everything (7 minutes to downtown, 2 minutes from 70) and good neighbors. Most rent in the $800-1000/month for 2000 sq ft or so.

    Actually- Angiemackey might have a rental right now too- she had 1/2 a double that I believe she was going to rent out. I'll see if she can check in here.

    Can you tell us more about what you're looking for?

  • We actually did just rent out our half double last week.  Good luck to you though!

  • And I agree with that_girl_lola 100% about our area (Irvington, Emerson Heights, Little Flower). 
  • I don't know when you're going to need a place, but we actually own a rental in the Irvington area. Our current tenants' lease runs until October 1 and they are going to be looking at buying a place so they likely won't renew. I lived in the home myself for two years before getting married and moving in with my husband. It's really cute IMO - small (2 bedroom, 1 bath) like most homes in the area but has tons of personality - all brick, beautiful original  hardwoods and built-ins with a recently remodeled kitchen and bathroom, new paint inside, and new roof. Unfinished basement with lots of storage, plus washer/dryer. Great screened in front porch and large fenced in yard, one block from Christian Park. If anyone else is interested for the fall, drop me a line!
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  • Thanks for all the info girls! As far as what we're looking for-it may not exist-haha. We pay over $800 a month right now and we feel that's just way too much. We're paying a premium for living in Castleton. Our last apartment was $300 LESS a month than what we pay now. We are looking more to pay like $650-$700. I don't think you can get a decent house for that price anywhere in Indy. Everytime I see a house in that price range, they are either in a less than desirable area or they are dirty and falling apart. Or, I'll find a decent house and it will say at the end "no pets". It may be hopeless. Maybe the farther north we go (towards Lebanon or Lafayette) we'll be able to find something.
  • I forgot to add-we will be looking to get into a place around the middle to end of August, as our lease is up September 1st.
  • that's too bad :( we've been renting our place for $725 but will proboably need to bump it up to $750 (property taxes have killed rental prices, unfortunately). And, we welcome pets! I remember how hard it can be to find a pet friendly place.  i know some people who will be leaving Indy for residencies elsewhere this summer, so I'll keep an eye out for other pet-friendly opportunities for you...

     

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  • Thanks for keeping your eyes peeled! I hope it will get easier once the time gets closer and I can actually start looking at places.
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