Butler University

Indianapolis, IN

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Butler University - Indianapolis, IN

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It's a Bulldog's life at Butler

Private Urban Top-Ranking Historic Bulldogs

Sitting about five miles north of Downtown Indianapolis, the private Butler University campus covers roughly 295 acres. Founded in 1855, Butler University began as North Western Christian University and was founded by Ovid Butler. Ranking as one of the top universities in the Midwest, Butler offers more than 60 academic programs. The Butler Bulldogs compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Pioneer Football League and the Big East Conference. The Bulldogs football team competes at Butler Bowl stadium. The basketball teams play at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, which was built in 1928 and is a National Historic Landmark.

Being just minutes from downtown, apartments near Butler University are plentiful. Sports fans should consider the area of West 49th Street, Boulevard Place, and 52nd Street to live near the Butler Bowl and Hinkle Fieldhouse. Outdoor adventurers might prefer living near the White River and the Central Canal Trail; in that case, West Hampton Road to roughly West 42nd Street on the southwest side of campus would be ideal. Neighborhoods near Butler University include Rocky Ripple, Meridian-Kessler, and Woodstock.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Indianapolis, IN is $951 for a studio, $1,096 for one bedroom, $1,288 for two bedrooms, and $1,499 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Indianapolis has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 470 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $951/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 696 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,096/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 990 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,288/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,291 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,499/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

50

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.

29

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Merle Sidener Gifted Academy

Public

Grades 2-8

300 Students

10
out of 10

Forest Glen Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

880 Students

8
out of 10

Center for Inquiry School 84

Public

Grades K-8

469 Students

8
out of 10

Rosa Parks-Edison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

670 Students

7
out of 10

William Henry Burkhart Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

650 Students

7
out of 10

Merle Sidener Gifted Academy

Public

Grades 2-8

300 Students

10
out of 10

Perry Meridian Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,292 Students

8
out of 10

Center for Inquiry School 84

Public

Grades K-8

469 Students

8
out of 10

Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy

Public

Grades 6

620 Students

7
out of 10

Franklin Central Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

1,711 Students

6
out of 10

Franklin Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,319 Students

7
out of 10

Perry Meridian High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,350 Students

7
out of 10

Ben Davis University High School

Public

Grades 10-12

358 Students

6
out of 10

North Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,628 Students

5
out of 10

Lawrence North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,861 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium
  • Oldfields Gardens
  • Holliday Park and Nature Center
  • The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
  • White River Trail

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Indianapolis International

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