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Pendleton, IN

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Relish historic charm and modern delights in Central Indiana

Suburban Affordable Family-Friendly Peaceful Close-Knit Historic Convenient

Situated midway between Indianapolis and Muncie, Pendleton blends small-town charm with modern innovation by simultaneously embracing history and progress. The heart of Pendleton’s downtown area sits at the intersection of State Street and Pendleton Avenue, where rows of well-preserved historic buildings contain unique boutiques, specialty shops, and various eateries.

Pendleton fosters a strong sense of community through an array of special events, recreational programs, and civic organizations. Residents come together to enjoy the outdoors at Falls Park, Fall Creek Golf Club, and Alvin D. Brown Memorial Pool in Pendleton. Getting around from Pendleton is simple with access to I-69 and U.S. 36.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pendleton, IN is $1,110 for one bedroom, $1,405 for two bedrooms, and $1,307 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pendleton has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,110/month
673 Sq Ft
House
$1,896/month
1,673 Sq Ft
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Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Pendleton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

840 Students

7
out of 10

Maple Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

783 Students

7
out of 10

East Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

755 Students

6
out of 10

Pendleton Heights Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

721 Students

5
out of 10

Pendleton Heights High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,357 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Geist Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Indianapolis International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.