Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

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Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN Area Guide

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Valparaiso, IN is $940 for a studio, $1,249 for one bedroom, $1,406 for two bedrooms, and $1,867 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valparaiso has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 465 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $940/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 735 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,249/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 961 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,406/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,113 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,867/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN (University) is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Recreation options in Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN (University) are limited, so staying active may require more planning.

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

50 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100
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Schools

Jackson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

315 Students

10/10

Memorial Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

477 Students

9/10

Union Center Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

413 Students

9/10

Heavilin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

505 Students

8/10

Cooks Corners Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

470 Students

8/10

Washington Twp Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

439 Students

9/10

Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

821 Students

8/10

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

640 Students

8/10

Morgan Township Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

435 Students

8/10

Union Township Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

324 Students

8/10

Valparaiso High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,098 Students

10/10

Wheeler High School

Public

Grades 9-12

434 Students

10/10

Washington Twp Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

439 Students

9/10

Boone Grove High School

Public

Grades 9-12

486 Students

8/10

Morgan Township Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

435 Students

8/10
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Points of Interest

Top Apartments Near Valparaiso University

The Lakes of Valparaiso

The Lakes of Valparaiso

1715 Lake Michigan Dr,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

$1,441 - $8,477

1-3 Beds

Golfview Apartments

Golfview Apartments

453 Golfview Blvd,
Valparaiso, IN 46385

$1,313 - $1,698

1-2 Beds

Uptown East

Uptown East

1401 Lincolnway Ave,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

$1,145 - $2,062

1-3 Beds

Covington Square

Covington Square

1710 Vale Park Rd,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

$1,675 - $1,735

3 Beds

Compass Pointe Apartments

Compass Pointe Apartments

2210 Beech St,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

$1,311 - $3,421

1-3 Beds

Viewpointe Apartment Homes

Viewpointe Apartment Homes

201 Sturdy Rd,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

$938 - $1,185

Studio - 2 Beds

Preserve at Grande Oaks Apartment Homes

Preserve at Grande Oaks Apartment Homes

1302 Eisenhower Rd,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

$1,374 - $1,874

1-3 Beds

Vale Park Village

Vale Park Village

907 Vale Park Rd,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

$1,175 - $1,950

Studio - 3 Beds

The Linc Valpo

The Linc Valpo

215 E Lincolnway,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

$1,270 - $1,480

1-3 Beds

Houses Near Valparaiso University

306 Brown St

306 Brown St,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

$2,500 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 12 Month Lease

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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.

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.