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Rental Market Trends in Madison, IN

What is the average rent in Madison, IN?

$731/month

Average Rent

682 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Madison, IN is $731 per month. This is 55% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Madison more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Madison, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $731 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $747 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$731/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$747/month
887 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Madison, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.7%, which averages out to $35 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Madison, IN
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Madison, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
25% Below $700/month
75% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Madison, IN?

Because the average rent in Madison is $731, you’ll want to make about $2,436 per month or $29,232 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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Madison, IN

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217 Hooton Blvd

217 Hooton Blvd

217 Hooton Blvd,
Madison, IN 47250

$800

1 Bed

328 Poplar St

328 Poplar St

328 Poplar St,
Madison, IN 47250

$1,200 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

412 W 3rd St

412 W 3rd St

412 W 3rd St,
Madison, IN 47250

$900 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

101 W 2nd St

101 W 2nd St

101 W 2nd St,
Madison, IN 47250

$1,032

1 Bed

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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