Carmel Center
675 Beacon St,
Carmel, IN 46032
$1,395 - $2,495
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Carmel, IN
What is the average rent in Carmel, IN?
$1,530/month
Average Rent
790 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Carmel, IN is $1,530 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Carmel rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Carmel, you can expect to pay about $1,608 per month for a studio, $1,530 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,852 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,203 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Carmel, IN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $23 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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Rent Ranges in Carmel, IN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
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$700 - $1,000/month
13%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
71%
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16%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carmel?
Based on current rent prices, Thornhurst, The Providence at Old Meridian Lofts and Eden Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carmel.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carmel?
Based on current rent prices, Parkside Village, Wilson Village and Newark are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carmel.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carmel, IN?
Because the average rent in Carmel is $1,530, you’ll want to make about $5,100 per month or $61,200 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.
How does Carmel, IN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Carmel, IN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.