Fairfax Homes for Rent

Fairfax, a neighborhood in Indianapolis’ Near Westside, is known for its proximity to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its blue-collar roots. The area features small Craftsman bungalows and cottages, many built before 1925, making it one of the city’s more affordable neighborhoods. The median household income is $34,000, and a significant portion of the population rents their homes. Fairfax is primarily residential, with leafy streets and a quiet atmosphere, except for the occasional roar of race car engines. Essential amenities are close by, including mom-and-pop shops, Mexican stores, and the popular King Ribs Bar-B-Q on 16th Street. For more extensive shopping needs, residents can visit a nearby Kroger about a mile east on Michigan Street. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, providing a relatively low crime risk environment. Recreational options include Olin Park within Fairfax and Thatcher Park in the adjacent Garden City neighborhood, which offers a golf course, sports complex, and community center. The Main Street corridor in Speedway, about two miles west, features restaurants, pubs, and a brewery, becoming particularly lively during the Indianapolis 500 events. Public transportation is accessible via IndyGo bus routes along Michigan Street and 10th Street, connecting residents to Downtown Indianapolis and other areas.