Irvington

Indianapolis, IN

Irvington - Indianapolis, IN

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.5 (9 Reviews)

A historic neighborhood with a strong sense of community and modern amenities

Historic • Great Location • Architecture • Community • Restaurants •

Irvington is a historic neighborhood located about four miles away from Downtown Indianapolis. The neighborhood was once home to Butler University and has a district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood is known for its historically significant houses like the Benton House, along with beautiful Victorian and Edwardian single-family houses. Irvington also has duplexes, bungalow houses, brick ranches, and studio apartments in restored buildings available for rent. The historic Irving Theater continues to provide live entertainment with its comedy shows and open mic nights.

Irvington embodies the feel of a small town with its close-knit community and charming commercial district. The neighborhood has several civic groups including the Irvington Community Council, which hosts special events like the annual Irvington Halloween Festival. Although there are establishments across the neighborhood, Washington Street is nicknamed Downtown Irvington because the thoroughfare has local eateries, a brewery, and quirky specialty shops like Irvington Vinyl and Books. Golf lovers appreciate living near Pleasant Run Golf Course while Ellenberger Park fuels the neighborhood’s strong sense of community by hosting farmers markets, concerts, and food trucks.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Irvington is $503 for a studio, $753 for one bedroom, $901 for two bedrooms, and $1,139 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Irvington has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

Studio
409 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$503/month

Average Rent

1 BR
606 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$753/month

Average Rent

2 BR
864 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$901/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,410 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,139/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Irvington - Indianapolis, IN

Niche Reviews

4.5 9 Reviews

Current Resident

4 months ago•Niche Review

I have lived in Irvington my whole life and I love it, I never want to leave. The Halloween Festival is the best in the whole country, we have a rich history, there is so much about Irvington. There are so many locally owned businesses, we are always growing.

Former Resident

7 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

I love that it's a very close nit community, I would love to see an improvement for those battling drug abuse.

Current Resident

7 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

Irvington has been a great place to live. The area is family oriented and the schools are easy to commute to. It's a nice place to live if you want city and suburban areas near one another, as well as affordable. However,I would like to see more restaurants and business development in the area.

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