Jamestown Village
1001 W Colonial Dr,
New Castle, IN 47362
1-3 Beds | $779 - $1,250
Rental Market Trends in New Castle, IN
What is the average rent in New Castle, IN?
$803/month
Average Rent
564 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-4.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
New Castle, IN Rental Market Overview
The average rent in New Castle, IN is $803 per month. This is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making renting in New Castle more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in New Castle average $608 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in New Castle average $803 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in New Castle average $913 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in New Castle average $914 or more per month.
Data Updated: July 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in New Castle, IN?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.9%, which averages out to $39 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2026
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Rent Ranges in New Castle, IN
Last Updated July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
33%
Below $700/month
67%
$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 New Castle, IN?
Because the average rent in New Castle is $803, you’ll want to make about $2,676 per month or $32,112 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 New Castle, IN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare New Castle, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in New Castle?
The average rent in New Castle is $803 per month, which is 51.7% lower than the national average of $1,662.
Are rents going up or down in New Castle?
Rents in New Castle, IN are decreasing, with prices down 4.9% year-over-year and $39 less per month.
What rent range is most common in New Castle?
In New Castle, IN, 67% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/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 June 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.