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Rental Market Trends in Indiana

Updated July 2026

$1,138/month

Average Rent

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

+$14

Average Price Increase

Ranked 14th

Least Expensive Rent by State

32,852

Available Rentals

Muncie, IN

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Indiana?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Indiana is $1,138/month. When you rent an apartment in Indiana, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,005 per month for a studio, $1,138 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,340 for a two-bedroom apartment in Indiana. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,642 or more.

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,005/month
460 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,138/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,340/month
993 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,642/month
1,293 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Indiana?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Indiana to live are Muncie, Gary and Anderson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Muncie
$795/month
605 Sq Ft
Gary
$832/month
582 Sq Ft
Anderson
$869/month
624 Sq Ft
Evansville
$878/month
680 Sq Ft
Kokomo
$899/month
642 Sq Ft
Terre Haute
$948/month
649 Sq Ft
Fort Wayne
$1,017/month
685 Sq Ft
Lafayette
$1,058/month
718 Sq Ft
Elkhart
$1,076/month
702 Sq Ft
Bloomington
$1,100/month
658 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Indiana?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Indiana to live are Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carmel
$1,548/month
789 Sq Ft
Fishers
$1,463/month
776 Sq Ft
Noblesville
$1,379/month
788 Sq Ft
South Bend
$1,224/month
704 Sq Ft
Columbus
$1,202/month
744 Sq Ft
Greenwood
$1,177/month
701 Sq Ft
Hammond
$1,151/month
622 Sq Ft
Indianapolis
$1,134/month
699 Sq Ft
Mishawaka
$1,104/month
701 Sq Ft
Bloomington
$1,100/month
658 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

State

Indiana

32,852 Available Apartments for Rent

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† 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.


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