Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

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Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN

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Cheer on the Crusaders in your brown and gold.

Valpo Valparaiso Crusaders Private Lutheran Active Inclusive Service-Oriented Close-Knit Historic

Founded in 1859 by Methodists as one of the nation’s first coeducational colleges, Valparaiso University is an independent Lutheran institution where passion meets purpose. Valparaiso offers a thorough foundation in the liberal arts in addition to professional training and graduate study, helping students find their own paths to lifelong personal, spiritual, and professional growth.

Situated in Northwest Indiana, the city of Valparaiso features a wide variety of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent within close proximity to the Valpo campus. Access to U.S. 30 as well as Routes 2 and 49 makes commuting from campus simple.

Valpo is home to NCAA Division I Crusader athletics, over 100 co-curricular organizations, fraternities and sororities, community outreach opportunities, concerts, plays, and exhibitions, which all contribute to a vibrant campus atmosphere. The city of Valparaiso hosts plenty of fun community events and festivals, contains several breweries, and sits just south of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Cosmopolitan amenities aren’t too far either, with Chicago just an hour’s drive away.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Valparaiso, IN is $909 for a studio, $1,234 for one bedroom, $1,417 for two bedrooms, and $1,855 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valparaiso has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 465 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $909/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 740 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,234/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 966 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,417/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,123 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,855/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

12

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

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

Jackson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

315 Students

Memorial Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

477 Students

Union Center Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

413 Students

Heavilin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

505 Students

Cooks Corners Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

470 Students

Washington Twp Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

439 Students

Benjamin Franklin Mid School

Public

Grades 6-8

821 Students

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

640 Students

Morgan Township Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

435 Students

Union Township Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

324 Students

Valparaiso High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,098 Students

Wheeler High School

Public

Grades 9-12

434 Students

Washington Twp Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

439 Students

Boone Grove High School

Public

Grades 9-12

486 Students

Morgan Township Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

435 Students

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† 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 June 2025.