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Rental Market Trends in Carmel, IN

What is the average rent in Carmel, IN?

$1,497/month

Average Rent

787 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Carmel, IN is $1,497 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Carmel rent prices are 8% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Carmel, you can expect to pay about $1,533 per month for a studio, $1,497 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,832 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,236 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,533/month
716 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,497/month
787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,832/month
1,141 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,236/month
1,468 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,544/month
1,841 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,694/month
3,168 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,063/month
1,422 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,502/month
1,670 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,435/month
2,017 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Carmel, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $16 more 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Carmel, IN
Last Updated June 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
16% $1,001 - $1,500/month
69% $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, Village Farms and The Village on Springmill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carmel.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Thornhurst
$1,236/month
650 Sq Ft
Village Farms
$1,441/month
919 Sq Ft
The Village on Springmill
$1,441/month
919 Sq Ft
The Providence at Old Meridian Lofts
$1,448/month
774 Sq Ft
Eden Park
$1,451/month
870 Sq Ft
Wilson Village
$1,565/month
748 Sq Ft
Downtown Carmel
$1,708/month
768 Sq Ft
Timber Creek
$1,710/month
819 Sq Ft
Parkside Village
$1,710/month
819 Sq Ft
Flair North
$1,723/month
740 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carmel?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carmel Arts and Design District
$1,812/month
782 Sq Ft
Johnson
$1,811/month
769 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$1,774/month
736 Sq Ft
North Meridian Heights
$1,731/month
733 Sq Ft
Flair North
$1,723/month
740 Sq Ft
Timber Creek
$1,710/month
819 Sq Ft
Parkside Village
$1,710/month
819 Sq Ft
Downtown Carmel
$1,708/month
768 Sq Ft
Wilson Village
$1,565/month
748 Sq Ft
Eden Park
$1,451/month
870 Sq Ft

Which Carmel neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Carmel
$1,708/month
768 Sq Ft
North Meridian Heights
$1,731/month
733 Sq Ft
Carmel Arts and Design District
$1,812/month
782 Sq Ft
Johnson
$1,811/month
769 Sq Ft
Village Farms
$1,441/month
919 Sq Ft
The Village on Springmill
$1,441/month
919 Sq Ft
The Providence at Old Meridian Lofts
$1,448/month
774 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$1,774/month
736 Sq Ft
Flair North
$1,723/month
740 Sq Ft
Thornhurst
$1,236/month
650 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 $1,497, you’ll want to make about $4,990 per month or $59,880 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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Apartment communities in Carmel we think you'll love

Signature at Carmel

Signature at Carmel

13111 Old Meridian St,
Carmel, IN 46032

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,390 - $3,050

Muse Carmel

Muse Carmel

1685 E 116th St,
Carmel, IN 46032

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,325 - $3,135

The Domain at Bennett Farms

The Domain at Bennett Farms

5000 Bennett Pky,
Zionsville, IN 46077

1-3 Beds | $1,545 - $2,399

TGM Autumn Woods

TGM Autumn Woods

9075 Autumn Woods Dr,
Indianapolis, IN 46250

1-2 Beds | $1,099 - $1,815

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4 Communities in Carmel
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  • 20,575

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3 Communities in Carmel
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  • 5,255

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3 Communities in Carmel
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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