Overview of Findings
Apartment List has released Indianapolis’ results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Indianapolis renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "However, ratings varied greatly across different categories, indicating that even hough renters love Indianapolis, some aspects can be better."
Key Findings in Indianapolis include the following:
- Indianapolis renters gave their city a C+ overall.
- The highest-rated categories for Indianapolis were affordability and commute time, which received A- and B+ grades, respectively.
- The areas of concern to Indianapolis renters are weather (F) and public transit (D).
- Indianapolis millennials are moderately satisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of C+, while renters who are parents are less satisfied, giving it an F.
- Indianapolis did relatively well compared to similar cities nationwide, including Columbus (C+), Baltimore (C) and Albuquerque (C).
- The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.
Renters say:
- "There are always things to do in Indianapolis, like events where you can get to know other people." -Annie N.
- "It’s a good-sized city with a small-town feel." -Jennifer B.
- "I love the way the Indianapolis area has evolved, but the increase in crime is a concern." -Anon.
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
