Kvothe

Anyone live in the Indy area that can point out a good area to rent apartments? I have a niece who is going to start school there soon and she's having trouble finding a place to stay that is in a safe area. Any help would be appreciated. Looking to be in the $500-600 per month range.

Ludeaem

Going to school at Butler? IUPUI? Uof I?

Kvothe

Iupui.

G.Rossman

Might be tough in the 500-600 range. Send me the names of what she is looking at and I might be able to tell you. Best to stay clear of anything too close to the center.

Kvothe

Stanton on 36th and Meridian is one. She doesn't mind a little commute so I was thinking something just outside Indy.

Ludeaem

Depending how close she wants to live I would say Avon, Greenwood are your best bets. The 500-600 range might be tough as G. Rossman said above.

G.Rossman

I don't know those specific apartments but that area will be hit or miss. Just south of there and east or west of it are going to be some sketchy areas. I doubt she would ever feel safe walking that area at night.

G.Rossman

Try looking at these. These are SE side and in good areas, both close to I65. I live on this side of town and they call this area cop town for a reason.

http://www.edwardrose.com/communitie...des-apartments
http://www.lakesofwindsor.com/
http://www.edwardrose.com/communitie...nce-apartments

These are three I pass on a regular basis. I can't speak for the staff but I have known people who have lived in 2 of the 3. That has been a while but both people liked them while they were there. The area around these three places is about as safe as you can get in a larger metro area.

Kvothe

Thanks.

I think I have her talked out of this one. Didn't look like a great area from what I could tell.

Thanks for the links. I think these are going to be out of her range though.

G.Rossman

Understandable. In this area there won't be much for $500 that is going to be in a nice area. She could try going south to Greenwood, still easy access to 65 which would take her right up into the city by campus. Does she have any friends going there as well? They may want to team up and be roomies.

Kvothe

She is talking to a place in Greenwood today. She is starting the PA (Physicians Assistant) program and doesn't know anyone in her class yet unfortunately. Maybe after being there a little while she'll meet some people and that will be an option. I really appreciate all the responses!

johnnymo63

We have a few nice apartment communities here in Greenwood. Between Sheek Rd. and Smith Valley Rd. is real nice. Walking trail, close to food, gas, interstate, shopping, golf course. Also, just a few minutes from "The Suds", (best cruise-in around).
I live in this area, I know it's good.

Kvothe

Thanks for the info. I think she is checking out Polo Run....Not sure it's the best but better than some places she's found in her budget.

johnnymo63

That is the one apartment complex I would warn against moving to.
There's been bad problems there for decades. Keep looking!

Kvothe

The poor kid can't afford much and like everywhere the lower the rent the higher the problems. She can afford $500 a month but toward $600 is pushing it. She most likely won't be able to work or work very little in the program she's entering. It's supposed to be very intense and they advised against her working while in the program.

johnnymo63

Got ya. Good luck with your search.

jdsaengine

As all have said, $500-600 is going to be hard to find in a nicer area without somehow finding a room mate to share expenses of utilities and rent.
My daughter also goes to IUPUI as a grad student. She has a room mate and a two bedroom apartment at River Road Apartments, basically at 96th and Keystone on the north side. For a two bedroom they each pay $400. Its a nice area and takes her about 20 min drive to IUPUI