5438 E 18th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
FOR RENT
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY

$1,255/mo

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 768 sqft

5438 E 18th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218

Eastside
Available Sep 30
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Dogs & Cats Allowed

Local Information

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  • Schools7 Preschool Schools11 Elementary Schools4 Middle Schools4 High Schools
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About this House

Discover a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom pet-friendly home offering 768 square feet of cozy living space. This residence welcomes all furry friends and provides a comfortable and practical layout for your lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to see it for yourself, schedule a tour today!

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Days on Market

Days on Market: 1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: Sep 30thCats, small dogs allowed
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $1,255/mo
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Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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Rental Market Trends in Eastside

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,231/mo
Average rent
$1.1K
$40MoM
Available listings
51
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Neighborhood Overview

Eastside
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What Locals Say about Eastside

At least 60 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 41 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 39 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "Nice neighborhood . Wouldn’t let kids walk on 21st Street due to no sidewalks! "
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  • Tlharris519
    "Barbecue for the holidays"
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  • Jennifer Leeds Byerly
    "Close community that really watches out for each other and animals in the area. Deep sense of pride in this area"
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    "We play outside play in backyard movie night game night fun night every night sleepovers left to walk the dogs"
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  • Trulia User
    "It has great people, good food, and feels like a small city of its own. You don’t have to go far to get what you need and there are lots of unique one of a kind places to eat and shop. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a pretty good place to live and maybe they have there on way to describe how this neighborhood is but I love this neighborhood it's a great place to call home they have everything from the church and play ground for the children and they just built a youth center I think that's awesome for all our children in Arlington woods community great place for all ."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a pocket of several square blocks around our central location which is almost crime-free. It makes living here comfortable. In addition, there is a diner just two blocks away we really love, Steer Inn."
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  • Trulia User
    "Love the farmers market on Wednesdays, they have wonderful vendors and great products … we go every Wednesdays 😀"
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  • Trulia User
    "Irvington is a wonderful community full of mixed nationalities and backgrounds. I feel safe and at home here in Irvington where I’ve lived since I was 13"
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  • Trulia User
    "Our neighborhood is so quite and nice to walk in the evenings… we love how close we are to restaurants and shopping "
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  • Trulia User
    "This area has such great little shops and places to eat I’m things to do tons of parks and a wonderful neighborhood to walk your doggies "
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  • Tabitha D. B. .
    "Commute is pretty moderate and manageable unless it’s rush hour and then you have congestion mostly near the highway ramps and that’s it"
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  • William B.
    "Symphony at the park, local yard sales and the ability to walk down the street safely. My kids play in the yard daily. "
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  • Tony G.
    "the people are friendly and look out for one another. it's a fairly safe neighborhood. it's also centrally located"
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a nice neighborhood depending on what street you are on. it could be very nice in one are like mine is or you could go up a few streets and it's very bad and very different."
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  • Amy C.
    "This area is full of history, full of a caring community members. close to downtown , biking trails. "
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  • Amanda S.
    "Irvington isn’t far nice for walks Halloween festival is awesome Nice shops too walk too nice Neighbors are good and look out as well "
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  • Camille M.
    "this neighborhood is clean and quiet. you do see alot of people walking their dogs. everyone seems friendly."
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  • Anmjones
    "Ellenberger Park. Low crime. Fantastic tight-knit, neighbors. Unofficial neighborhood watch, basically everyone looks out for their neighbor’s property and well-being. Responsive policing. Near the hospital, quick drive to all parts of town and cultural events. Thriving new businesses and restaurants. "
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  • Cheryl
    "I just got neighbors on one side we speak when we see each other they Mexican I can't understand them sometimes"
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  • Jake_beck
    "We’ve been here five years. We like the small town feel and quick drive to downtown. We know our neighbors and are involved in. Our community. "
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  • Mary M.
    "Ellenberger Park is close by and there are bike lanes on the main streets which makes bike travel safer"
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  • Lylefrogers
    "there are families that there with great parking areas to park and for the kids to play i love it here and wanna stay awhile"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 15, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,255
Dec 15, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Nov 23, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$995
Price decreased by 5%
Nov 11, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,045
Price decreased by 9%
Nov 2, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,145
Price decreased by 4%
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Frequently asked questions about 5438 E 18th St

  • What income do you need to rent 5438 E 18th St?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $45K per year to rent 5438 E 18th St in Indianapolis, IN at $1,255/mo.
  • What is the pet policy at 5438 E 18th St?
    5438 E 18th St in Indianapolis, IN allows cats and small dogs.
  • How does the rent for 5438 E 18th St compare to similar 2-bedroom houses in Eastside?
    5438 E 18th St in Indianapolis, IN rents in line with the area average for 2-bedroom houses in Eastside ($1,275/mo).
  • What are the closest schools to 5438 E 18th St?
    The closest schools to 5438 E 18th St in Indianapolis, IN are Anna Brochhausen School 88 (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 3/10), Arlington Community Middle School (rated 2/10), Arlington Woods School 99 (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 4/10).

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$45,180 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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5438 E 18th St, Indianapolis, IN is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home built in 1950. 5438 E 18th St is located in Eastside, Indianapolis. 5438 E 18th St was listed for rent for $1,255/month on Sep 15, 2026. This property is pet friendly.