Markets · Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson, IN MSA · Core Market

Indianapolis Industrial Market Report

Bluebird CRE Research · As of 2026 Q1 · Data: CoStar Group, www.costar.com

A national logistics nexus at the crossroads of six interstates — within a one-day drive of ~80% of the U.S. population. Big-box vacancy has risen as speculative supply cleared, but small-bay and infill product remains tight and below replacement cost, exactly where Bluebird focuses.

7.6%
Vacancy
$7.71/SF
Asking Rent
$7.05/SF
NNN Rent
11.5M SF
Net Absorption (12 mo)
6.5M SF
Under Construction
8.6%
Market Cap Rate

Asking Rent / SF

2016–2026

Now $7.71 · +0.2% YoY

Vacancy Rate

2016–2026

Now 7.6%

Net Absorption (12 mo)

2016–2026

Now 11.5M SF

Annual figures through 2026 Q1. Source: CoStar Group, www.costar.com.

Bluebird-owned industrial property in Indianapolis, IN
Bluebird-owned in this market

4333 W 71st Street · Indianapolis, IN · 179,725 SF

Market overview

As of 2026 Q1, Indianapolis industrial vacancy stands at 7.6% with asking rents near $7.71/SF. The market absorbed 11.5M SF over the trailing year, and investment sale pricing implies roughly a 8.6% cap rate. Those are the figures that frame how we underwrite here.

Bluebird's read

A national logistics nexus at the crossroads of six interstates — within a one-day drive of ~80% of the U.S. population. Big-box vacancy has risen as speculative supply cleared, but small-bay and infill product remains tight and below replacement cost, exactly where Bluebird focuses. Bluebird targets functional small-bay and IOS product here at a basis below replacement cost, with leasing and mark-to-market as the value-add levers.

Economy

Population
2.2M
Total employment
1.2M
Industrial employment
167,965
Median HH income
$82,774

Key submarkets

  • • Plainfield / AmeriPlex
  • • Whitestown / Lebanon
  • • Southeast / I-74
  • • Park 100

Representative tenants

  • • FedEx Express (global #2 hub)
  • • Amazon
  • • Rolls-Royce
  • • Cooper Tire

Market data sourced from CoStar Group, www.costar.com (as of 2026 Q1); figures are point-in-time estimates and forecasts are not guarantees. Provided for informational purposes only and not an offer to sell securities. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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