The Delta
304 E Jackson Blvd,
Elkhart, IN 46516
1-2 Beds | $1,440 - $2,270
Rental Market Trends in Elkhart, IN
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Elkhart, IN is $1,054/month.
Rent in Elkhart is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,054/month
Average Rent
702 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.5%
Change / Year
412
Available Apartments
Elkhart rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Elkhart average $860 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Elkhart average $1,054 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Elkhart average $1,258 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Elkhart average $1,235 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
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Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Elkhart, IN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $16 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Elkhart, IN
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
38%
$700 - $1,000/month
47%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
12%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elkhart?
Based on current rent prices, South Benham, North Elkhart and South Elkhart are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elkhart.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elkhart?
Based on current rent prices, State St/Division St Hist District, South Elkhart and North Elkhart are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elkhart.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Which Elkhart neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Elkhart with the most apartments available are South Elkhart, North Elkhart and South Benham .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elkhart, IN?
Because the average rent in Elkhart is $1,054, you’ll want to make about $3,513 per month or $42,156 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 8.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Elkhart is 23.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $860 - $1,258. You can expect to pay 2.3% less for groceries, 0.2% less for utilities, and 0.6% less 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.
View the Elkhart Area GuideStudio
$605/month
$1,395/month
One Bedroom
$900/month
$1,443/month
Two Bedroom
$999/month
$1,772/month
Three Bedroom
$1,104/month
$3,174/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Bristol
Avg Rent: $747/month
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Edwardsburg
Avg Rent: $863/month
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Goshen
Avg Rent: $1,132/month
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Granger
Avg Rent: $1,570/month
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Mishawaka
Avg Rent: $1,104/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Elkhart?
The average rent in Elkhart is $1,054 per month, which is 36.7% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Elkhart?
The average rent for a house in Elkhart, IN is $1,326 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Elkhart?
Rents in Elkhart, IN are increasing, with prices up 1.5% year-over-year and $16 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Elkhart?
In Elkhart, IN, 47% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.