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Rental Market Trends in Carmel, IN

What is the average rent in Carmel, IN?

$1,463/month

Average Rent

787 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Carmel, IN is $1,463 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Carmel rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Carmel, you can expect to pay about $1,540 per month for a studio, $1,463 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,763 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,156 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,540/month
713 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,463/month
787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,763/month
1,140 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,156/month
1,467 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,605/month
1,009 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,450/month
1,845 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,369/month
2,625 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,267/month
1,424 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,499/month
1,704 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,785/month
1,992 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Carmel, IN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.2%, which averages out to $17 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Carmel, IN
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Carmel, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
64% $1,501 - $2,000/month
16% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carmel?

Based on current rent prices, Thornhurst, Eden Park and Village Farms are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carmel.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Thornhurst
$1,306/month
648 Sq Ft
Eden Park
$1,341/month
892 Sq Ft
Village Farms
$1,352/month
913 Sq Ft
The Village on Springmill
$1,352/month
913 Sq Ft
The Providence at Old Meridian Lofts
$1,381/month
727 Sq Ft
Wilson Village
$1,440/month
697 Sq Ft
Timber Creek
$1,515/month
819 Sq Ft
Parkside Village
$1,515/month
819 Sq Ft
Downtown Carmel
$1,583/month
771 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$1,601/month
722 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carmel?

Based on current rent prices, Carmel Arts and Design District, Johnson and North Meridian Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carmel.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carmel Arts and Design District
$1,705/month
792 Sq Ft
Johnson
$1,684/month
780 Sq Ft
North Meridian Heights
$1,677/month
749 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$1,601/month
722 Sq Ft
Downtown Carmel
$1,583/month
771 Sq Ft
Timber Creek
$1,515/month
819 Sq Ft
Parkside Village
$1,515/month
819 Sq Ft
Wilson Village
$1,440/month
697 Sq Ft
The Providence at Old Meridian Lofts
$1,381/month
727 Sq Ft
Village Farms
$1,352/month
913 Sq Ft

Which Carmel neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Carmel with the most apartments available are Downtown Carmel, Carmel Arts and Design District and Johnson .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Carmel
$1,583/month
771 Sq Ft
Carmel Arts and Design District
$1,705/month
792 Sq Ft
Johnson
$1,684/month
780 Sq Ft
North Meridian Heights
$1,677/month
749 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$1,601/month
722 Sq Ft
Thornhurst
$1,306/month
648 Sq Ft
Wilson Village
$1,440/month
697 Sq Ft
The Providence at Old Meridian Lofts
$1,381/month
727 Sq Ft
Village Farms
$1,352/month
913 Sq Ft
The Village on Springmill
$1,352/month
913 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carmel, IN?

Because the average rent in Carmel is $1,463, you’ll want to make about $4,876 per month or $58,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Carmel Center

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675 Beacon St,
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$1,395 - $2,895

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Woods of West Carmel

11335 N Michigan Rd,
Zionsville, IN 46077

$1,424 - $2,154

1-3 Beds

Signature at Carmel

Signature at Carmel

13111 Old Meridian St,
Carmel, IN 46032

$1,434 - $3,114

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TGM Autumn Woods

TGM Autumn Woods

9075 Autumn Woods Dr,
Indianapolis, IN 46250

$1,115 - $1,871

1-2 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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