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Summer Housing Options
Summer Housing Options
All Fellows must be in Indianapolis for the duration of Pre-Service Training (PST). The PST calendar will be released in the Spring.
Fellows who are unsure of what their final teaching location will be or Fellows who are moving to Indianapolis may be interested in identifying short-term options for the summer. Below are a few popular options for identifying short-term (3 month) renting options:
Craig’s List: Indianapolis: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/
AIRBNB Sublets: http://www.airbnb.com/sublets
Facebook: We recommend using the 2023 Cohort Facebook Group to communicate with other Fellows about finding housing together.
Marian University: Marian will offer some short term housing options and financial aid may be available to you for housing through Marian as long as you are admitted to Marian. The housing application for 2023 summer will be posted soon. If you have questions, please contact housing@marian.edu or 317-955-6318.
Moving Companies
Moving Companies
Indianapolis, Indiana
All My Sons (317-354-0129)
Two Men and a Truck (317-318-8573)
Things to Consider
Things to Consider
The first step in your housing search is to determine what you want as far as affordability, location, and building amenities. While you may not know at exactly which school you will be teaching, we suggest picking an area that is centrally located and, more importantly, an area in which you are comfortable living. Most commutes average 20-30 minutes within the metropolitan city limits or 45 minutes outside city limits.
Decide if you want to have a roommate. Having a roommate can offer advantages such as affordability and company. You’ll need to discuss issues pertaining to finances, location of housing, amenity preferences, and general living habits before deciding on whether you wish to have a roommate. In the past, some Fellows have found roommates within the Facebook Group.
Transportation. A car is a necessity in Indianapolis and driving will be part of living and working in this region. As you look for housing and consider locations, you can generally assume that traffic during the morning rush hour will be heaviest going south and east and that traffic in the evening rush hour will be heaviest going north and west. Public transportation is available in most regions, but be mindful that you may be teaching at a school that is not accessible by public transportation or bike.
Costs associated with moving, including (but not limited to) deposits, electric/gas, cable, Internet, phone service, laundry facilities, storage, and the price of buying or renting furniture. Some moving expenses may qualify as an income tax deduction https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc455.html
Consider if you will be living in your apartment year-round. If not, will you have to rent storage space for your furniture and belongings for the months you are gone?
Think about the most important qualities you are looking for in an apartment or house to rent. How far are you willing to commute to work? Do you want to be close to your school? Do you want to live in a quiet neighborhood? Do you want to have access to outdoor activities? Do you want a washer/dryer in the unit? Do you have/want to have a pet? These factors may change, but they will provide a base from which you can start looking.
What Kind of Housing is Available?
What Kind of Housing is Available?
HOUSES usually have the most space. Most houses have yards and many allow pets and have garages. Houses also afford more privacy than any other form of housing. Groups of Fellows often rent houses together.
APARTMENTS provide the most services and require the least responsibility on your part. The landlord takes care of the mechanical systems and provides maintenance.
CONDOMINIUMS are usually available for sale, but some may have limited renting options. They may offer more high-end amenities and security as part of a larger building complex.
How Should I Look for Housing?
How Should I Look for Housing?
The key to discovering your housing options is to use a number of different resources. This way, you are most likely to uncover the greatest selection of possibilities, since some sources only cater to one type of residence. Sources include:
NEWSPAPERS
The Indianapolis Star has online listings for a wide range of properties.
APARTMENT GUIDES
A number of private companies produce regional apartment guides, which are available throughout Indiana. They are usually free and distributed out of newspaper dispensers in gas stations, convenience stores, and supermarkets.
APARTMENT WEBSITES
(www.apartments.com), (www.apartmentguide.com), and (www.rent.com) allow you to search for apartments in Indianapolis or Northwest Indiana based on user-defined criteria. Often they allow you to narrow your search to specific neighborhoods which could help make your search easier.
DRIVE AROUND
If you will be living in Indianapolis where there is a high population of renters (especially in popular neighborhoods like Broad Ripple, Mass Ave, SoBro and Fountain Square) you may want to invest some time in driving around the neighborhood. Many landlords only advertise their rentals with a sign in the front yard or by word of mouth.
CRAIG’S LIST
Check out (http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/), (http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/, (http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/apa/) to find housing options in most neighborhoods and at different price levels.
PADMAPPER
Padmapper pulls listings from multiple sources for a more streamlined search. You can filter your search results to match your preferences.
AIRBNB SUBLETS
(http://www.airbnb.com/sublets) lists available monthly sublets in various cities. Sublets are typically fully furnished and maintained by the original owner.
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