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1214 Lavender Ct,
Evansville, IN 47712
$1,000 - $1,300
1-2 Beds
Evansville
Evansville, IN
Area Guide
Your new home along the Ohio River
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Located along the Ohio River, Evansville combines small-town warmth with city conveniences. The Riverside Historic District features preserved homes with French Second Empire and Renaissance Revival architecture, while the east side offers newer residential developments. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $840, with two-bedroom units at $1,041. These rates position Evansville as one of Indiana's more affordable metropolitan areas.
Downtown Evansville centers around the Ford Center and historic Victory Theatre, while the annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival transforms Franklin Street into one of the country's largest street festivals. The presence of the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana enhances the city's educational landscape. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, home to North America's largest urban old-growth forest. The city's manufacturing heritage earned its recognition as Indiana's American World War II Heritage City, adding to its historical significance.
Explore the City
Historic Evansville homes often feature detached garages and small lawns with paved entryways.
Bosse Field in Diamond-Stringtown is the third oldest baseball field still in use today.
West Side Nut Club Festival brings out live music acts for all to enjoy.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Evansville, IN is $798 for a studio, $856 for one bedroom, $1,067 for two bedrooms, and $1,343 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Evansville has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$856/month
681 Sq Ft
House
$1,364/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Condo
$954/month
263 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,399/month
873 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Evansville, IN is 6.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Evansville is 28.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $798 - $1,343. You can expect to pay 4.5% less for groceries, 5.2% more for utilities, and 8.0% more for transportation.
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Transportation
43
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
42
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
Public
Grades K-6
547 Students
Cynthia Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
457 Students
Public
Grades K-5
839 Students
West Terrace Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
560 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
528 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
618 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
470 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
929 Students
Plaza Park International Prep Academy
Public
Grades 6-8
650 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
517 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,674 Students
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,280 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
275 Students
William Henry Harrison High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,158 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,090 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Howell Wetlands
- Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
- Koch Family Children's Museum
- Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Vann Pollack Park
Airports
- Evansville Regional
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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 November 2025.