The Delta
304 E Jackson Blvd,
Elkhart, IN 46516
$1,250 - $2,290
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Elkhart, IN
What is the average rent in Elkhart, IN?
$1,036/month
Average Rent
695 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+8.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Elkhart, IN is $1,036 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Elkhart more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Elkhart, you can expect to pay about $862 per month for a studio, $1,036 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,198 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,167 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Elkhart, IN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 8.3%, which averages out to $86 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elkhart?
Based on current rent prices, South Benham, South Elkhart and North Elkhart are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elkhart.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elkhart?
Based on current rent prices, State St/Division St Hist District, North Elkhart and South Elkhart are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elkhart.
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Which Elkhart neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Elkhart with the most apartments available are State St/Division St Hist District, South Elkhart and North Elkhart .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elkhart, IN?
Because the average rent in Elkhart is $1,036, you’ll want to make about $3,453 per month or $41,436 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Elkhart, IN is 6.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Elkhart is 22.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $862 - $1,198. You can expect to pay 1.3% less for groceries, 3.7% less for utilities, and 2.7% more for transportation.
How does Elkhart, IN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Elkhart, 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.
Studio
$590/month
$1,494/month
One Bedroom
$857/month
$1,348/month
Two Bedroom
$947/month
$1,754/month
Three Bedroom
$1,115/month
$3,265/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.