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Average Rent in Indiana

Rental market overview for Indiana, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$877

Median Income

$66,339

Rent Burden

28.7%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

28.7%of income to rent

Indiana: 28.7% rent burden, near the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Indiana

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Indiana by median income and median rent
CityMedian incomeMedian rentRent burden
Indianapolis city (balance)$59,110$1,04630.5%
Fort Wayne$58,233$90427.5%
Evansville$49,853$91728.9%
South Bend$49,056$93531.1%
Carmel$132,859$1,49924.7%
Fishers$126,548$1,47825.5%
Bloomington$46,543$1,11240.2%
Hammond$52,368$1,00630.8%
Lafayette$50,674$97630.1%
Noblesville$99,458$1,20226.6%
Gary$36,874$92934.6%
Muncie$40,309$84232.8%
Greenwood$75,398$1,20026.7%
Kokomo$53,967$85628.2%
Terre Haute$41,230$84735.7%
Anderson$44,974$87331.6%
Elkhart$46,534$89629.6%
Mishawaka$51,543$97928.7%
Columbus$75,114$1,08124.9%
Jeffersonville$67,566$1,02830.6%
Lawrence$70,762$1,06431.5%
Westfield$117,519$1,44424.2%
West Lafayette$30,317$1,05651.0%
Portage$71,317$1,06531.7%
New Albany$53,982$92728.6%
Merrillville$62,221$1,24033.6%
Richmond$46,356$79727.9%
Plainfield$77,249$1,24824.7%
Goshen$52,233$99431.5%
Valparaiso$59,943$1,08232.1%
Crown Point$92,810$1,23923.8%
Michigan City$51,554$82529.1%
Zionsville$152,788$1,53625.4%
Granger$112,734$1,42421.7%
Hobart$69,398$1,17634.1%
Schererville$79,662$1,14528.5%
Brownsburg$101,883$1,31826.5%
East Chicago$39,434$77927.2%
Franklin$72,344$1,03927.4%
Munster$101,851$1,23025.3%
Greenfield$69,571$1,04425.4%
La Porte$55,031$84328.3%
Clarksville$53,620$98231.2%
Avon$98,162$1,41330.3%
Seymour$57,347$90525.3%
St. John$123,799$90936.6%
Shelbyville$55,850$91124.3%
Logansport$45,335$75524.5%
New Castle$46,925$77427.9%
Lebanon$63,125$88425.7%
Huntington$50,748$75128.7%
Vincennes$47,376$75726.2%
Jasper$62,657$73423.3%
Warsaw$57,931$96230.7%
Dyer$98,631$1,14151.0%
Crawfordsville$46,918$76528.2%
Griffith$74,350$1,08929.5%
Frankfort$49,821$80125.1%
New Haven$63,744$91427.7%
Beech Grove$51,352$95430.2%
Cedar Lake$84,444$1,18226.9%
Chesterton$90,753$1,10727.0%
Bedford$49,492$78031.3%
Speedway$52,627$1,04028.6%
Connersville$41,769$74730.1%
Lake Station$53,588$1,10928.6%
Auburn$58,635$78824.1%
Madison$53,113$72427.3%
Washington$48,255$84026.4%
Martinsville$57,383$89826.9%
Yorktown$76,915$78825.4%
Greensburg$61,864$80321.6%
Peru$44,665$76430.8%
Danville$90,686$1,10726.8%
Lowell$77,375$1,26527.0%
Bluffton$56,955$67524.0%
Wabash$51,127$59428.0%
Plymouth$49,306$88426.5%
Whitestown$113,000$1,61924.9%
Kendallville$59,971$63130.2%
Sellersburg$67,230$1,02428.2%
Greencastle$51,836$87122.9%
Decatur$54,369$75724.9%
Mooresville$68,089$99131.7%
Bargersville$102,045$1,29938.6%
Columbia City$58,019$91026.1%
Angola$58,627$88025.9%
McCordsville$103,539$1,09319.9%
Huntertown$102,067$1,55742.5%
Princeton$56,378$77725.0%
Elwood$52,139$78225.0%
Brazil$50,153$79024.8%
Charlestown$66,285$72628.0%
Lakes of the Four Seasons$112,063$1,96324.5%
Tell City$49,761$60721.2%
Scottsburg$34,774$82027.5%
Nappanee$68,750$82731.4%
South Haven$72,068$1,18126.6%
Winfield$124,091$1,86825.5%
Batesville$72,794$65934.1%
North Vernon$46,889$85432.1%
Dunlap$82,368$1,11214.9%
Boonville$59,229$79821.9%
Ellettsville$79,455$71529.5%
Huntingburg$50,023$74725.9%
Mount Vernon$58,370$75427.9%
Garrett$61,814$82225.4%
Portland$44,292$74324.8%
Rushville$53,110$80925.2%
Salem$48,205$63834.5%
Rochester$62,885$81727.2%
Gas City$58,778$79325.1%
Cumberland$83,718$90329.4%
Westville$57,889$85022.8%
Bright$102,568$80222.5%
Hartford City$37,584$64037.2%
New Whiteland$83,958$1,21417.6%
Monticello$48,847$81828.5%
Cicero$63,288$1,14331.9%
Rensselaer$58,659$87119.9%
Tipton$64,167$83514.8%
Fortville$79,806$1,03522.7%
Porter$77,222$1,10119.9%
Linton$38,438$72328.8%
Alexandria$58,269$77532.8%
Lawrenceburg$41,557$69338.0%
Winona Lake$77,305$1,00026.7%
North Manchester$63,029$90731.1%
Pendleton$81,413$1,06425.7%
Clinton$42,092$78830.5%
Bremen$63,179$87629.1%
Winchester$60,022$79729.5%
Floyds Knobs$127,667$1,09213.1%
Whiting$59,740$94928.6%
Simonton Lake$66,852$1,10143.4%
North Terre Haute$57,531$64029.1%
Ligonier$54,701$80224.9%
Whiteland$85,351$1,17023.3%
Sullivan$44,227$82339.1%
De Motte$64,415$96434.9%
Edinburgh$51,496$76019.5%
Greendale$70,668$58632.2%
Upland$67,813$73224.2%
Mitchell$51,025$73923.3%
Berne$55,223$78927.9%
Knox$47,967$60534.7%
Pittsboro$118,750$1,01218.1%
Georgetown$105,368$88230.1%
Chandler$63,500$81515.4%
Hanover$55,313$84128.5%
Leo-Cedarville$101,042$1,05551.0%
Austin$29,880$75331.4%
Hebron$70,500$90724.7%
Fort Branch$64,034$77326.0%
Union City$36,250$54131.1%
Sheridan$58,021$77227.0%
Newburgh$67,772$87821.8%
Ossian$56,326$87420.3%
Aurora$44,636$83327.0%
Paoli$36,858$73929.1%
Corydon$54,125$95722.8%
Smithville-Sanders$67,091$96022.7%
Syracuse$66,027$1,00922.6%
Attica$60,694$64828.3%
Covington$56,136$78318.6%
Country Squire Lakes$50,078$1,29614.1%
Brownstown$60,393$74727.9%
Roselawn$76,563$74322.2%
Delphi$47,688$82829.5%
Albany$53,246$76125.4%
Albion$62,813$86322.2%
New Palestine$86,082$1,12537.4%
Bicknell$49,420$71623.5%
Lagrange$48,611$70326.1%
Loogootee$46,136$63129.5%
Winamac$43,507$71233.7%
Rockville$50,625$73031.4%
Lapel$69,028$1,06430.2%
Wakarusa$78,583$1,18018.8%
Ferdinand$71,453$82320.5%
Oakland City$46,981$79125.6%
Rising Sun$46,214$79629.9%
Burns Harbor$96,382$1,38519.6%
Ingalls$70,313$1,26619.8%
Bloomfield$50,063$62326.3%
Brooklyn$66,425$95745.7%
Spencer$45,536$78430.3%
Orleans$60,873$73426.4%
Kouts$74,609$69728.0%
Fowler$49,495$85832.8%
Cloverdale$46,354$70925.0%
Middletown$56,090$84625.9%
Rockport$42,585$59428.9%
Knightstown$53,375$83140.1%
Fremont$57,500$1,10231.1%
New Carlisle$66,371$97820.5%
Waterloo$59,519$76224.9%
Flora$58,295$66119.4%
Petersburg$44,891$62841.2%
New Chicago$56,761$1,10529.0%
North Judson$51,071$76525.9%
Shadeland$76,250$96625.0%
Southport$68,182$1,13025.7%
Liberty$57,754$74125.1%
Battle Ground$94,205$72835.6%
West Terre Haute$46,875$75624.8%
Greentown$57,083$64520.0%
Walkerton$58,553$80335.6%
Trail Creek$64,135$87327.9%
Milan$53,047$80023.5%
Jasonville$37,866$76730.8%
Edgewood$77,273$1,29922.9%
Veedersburg$48,750$85722.2%
Hagerstown$66,500$81238.9%
Hope$60,268$95018.4%
Haubstadt$78,033$84014.7%
Vevay$47,528$73423.8%
Bristol$75,046$98723.5%
Salt Creek Commons$78,155$1,21528.2%
Roanoke$70,583$73525.4%
Frankton$57,250$82922.0%
Williamsport$62,868$90028.5%
Henryville$72,768$74949.0%
Churubusco$52,009$71026.7%
Kentland$55,329$76830.3%
Crothersville$50,875$95126.7%
Dunkirk$42,857$79232.5%
Monon$52,596$92724.7%
Argos$57,283$83322.7%
Aberdeen$129,792$1,69028.2%
French Lick$55,074$79024.6%
Rossville$60,156$1,00927.4%
Bourbon$59,531$80625.8%
Dillsboro$46,510$84926.3%
North Liberty$58,125$79836.8%
Worthington$42,955$54828.8%
Hamilton$64,547$91727.0%
Eaton$46,048$68324.4%
Osgood$49,167$78424.9%
Versailles$45,114$56326.9%
Ardmore$42,632$97112.9%
Brookston$60,370$82422.2%
Clermont$81,818$97723.8%
Harlan$76,750$93722.1%
Westport$48,088$67531.5%
New Paris$76,118$93124.0%
Monrovia$84,688$92721.5%
Oxford$45,833$72325.4%
Redkey$33,846$76927.0%
Jonesboro$42,500$91532.4%
Nashville$51,042$91542.4%
Arcadia$63,750$95626.3%
Oolitic$58,750$72217.5%
Remington$67,604$73828.2%
Greenville$124,073$1,17531.5%
Cannelton$38,047$66228.9%
Cambridge City$46,694$71936.0%
Warren Park$38,944$88438.4%
Montpelier$47,734$76230.5%
Sunman$69,493$90921.7%
Odon$40,341$72231.3%
Dale$52,596$76424.8%
Daleville$54,519$78624.2%
Fairview Park$48,750$69627.7%
Kingsford Heights$54,387$86519.4%
Koontz Lake$68,875$65713.1%
Galveston$53,955$63814.3%
Russiaville$84,032$88832.0%
Pierceton$54,962$80522.8%
Rome City$67,639$79224.8%
Cordry Sweetwater Lakes$105,673$85620.2%
Palmyra$47,500$71635.5%
Markle$59,500$76951.0%
Farmland$39,639$83732.4%
Morgantown$50,257$85432.4%
Warren$73,942$89519.8%
Mulberry$47,917$96328.9%
Shelburn$42,679$71424.8%
Prince's Lakes$88,833$1,27832.5%
South Whitley$55,000$70424.3%
Grabill$57,222$75627.8%
Darmstadt$89,167$1,12538.5%
Culver$40,556$68129.4%
Woodburn$59,038$91318.3%
New Pekin$49,444$76425.7%
Farmersburg$64,167$78827.8%
Ogden Dunes$129,375$98816.8%
Otterbein$58,864$87725.7%
Parker City$54,417$67127.3%
Cayuga$49,449$87342.2%
Poseyville$65,833$68319.2%
Ladoga$63,750$83119.4%
Monroeville$51,732$79819.2%
Wolcottville$56,106$84921.4%
Wanatah$67,917$90029.8%
Clay City$56,250$68724.1%
Ashley$59,333$54729.7%
Owensville$58,125$44624.1%
Topeka$59,559$82822.9%
Mexico$78,125$62536.1%
Lynn$43,864$61423.6%
Thorntown$65,114$90922.9%
Summitville$54,583$74918.7%
Andrews$44,570$90627.8%
Sweetser$74,417$1,00036.4%
Morocco$53,472$74619.1%
Barbee$53,004$1,12133.2%
English$26,599$50028.4%
Dayton$69,550$91927.7%
Trafalgar$81,389$93835.8%
Wolcott$70,625$85624.1%
Morristown$49,702$94824.7%
St. Leon$77,917$88723.3%
Enchanted Hills$61,613$1,17522.8%
Montgomery$81,364$77519.9%
Akron$58,958$79524.4%
Jamestown$67,821$90324.3%
Gosport$59,219$88221.4%
Spiceland$62,292$94035.9%
Shirley$61,250$68026.3%
Clayton$87,639$1,13317.6%
Lynnville$63,958$79617.8%
Bass Lake$70,110$1,06351.0%
Goodland$56,494$64226.7%
Converse$54,479$64751.0%
Silver Lake$48,971$97532.5%
North Webster$58,421$96927.8%
Dublin$56,641$70824.0%
Brook$52,065$91018.6%
Colfax$62,500$93348.3%
Borden$62,917$79044.3%
Hymera$45,438$83421.7%
Medora$50,852$85230.6%
Lanesville$79,800$1,02626.0%
Leesburg$97,083$87322.5%
Francesville$71,538$85720.2%
Van Buren$43,750$76826.8%
St. Paul$63,333$85026.9%
Utica$70,938$1,32625.8%
Swayzee$67,500$91030.7%
Patoka$57,868$72121.1%
Seelyville$53,750$78331.9%
Montezuma$53,152$79419.5%
La Fontaine$53,558$76431.3%
Milltown$56,071$59721.7%
Shipshewana$53,500$71833.8%
Elberfeld$100,000$85014.6%
Mentone$62,396$75021.7%
Monroe City$54,375$1,00822.4%
Kirklin$49,643$98736.3%
Selma$54,167$73922.3%
Wheatfield$64,750$81140.4%
Bunker Hill$50,221$60521.2%
New Harmony$48,611$88123.2%
Royal Center$44,438$81524.1%
Darlington$50,714$84525.8%
Lyons$49,176$80818.9%
Marengo$36,944$63028.5%
Roseland$36,364$1,09751.0%
Dugger$56,140$66314.1%
Roachdale$63,088$97231.1%
St. Meinrad$62,614$57926.1%
St. Mary of the Woods$20,300$46323.9%
Fish Lake$66,554$89417.0%
Medaryville$61,786$86233.2%
Waynetown$56,000$81133.6%
West Lebanon$74,500$78219.3%
Hamlet$55,000$73826.4%
Fountain City$48,802$69220.8%
Atlanta$57,159$96038.8%
Walton$45,750$57735.5%
Fillmore$80,366$1,08918.2%
Carthage$43,958$83729.2%
Windfall City$47,576$83129.2%
Homecroft$83,125$1,53316.3%
Harmony$59,375$90718.2%
Grandview$46,161$90531.3%
Winslow$47,143$80029.4%
Oldenburg$72,955$65832.8%
Moores Hill$60,125$93017.9%
Gaston$49,271$81422.1%
Sharpsville$88,309$94614.7%
Cynthiana$68,750$53525.8%
Gilmer Park$73,580$1,17912.1%
Clarks Hill$46,875$59323.7%
Boswell$46,310$90617.5%
Lakeville$46,500$83927.9%
Pennville$46,538$72523.0%
Lizton$103,365$1,02939.2%
Dana$50,425$58534.6%
Millersburg$73,750$93521.5%
Milroy$82,917$1,30613.9%
Taylorsville$59,306$1,15551.0%
Shoals$35,724$50636.0%
Hillsboro$63,542$98122.5%
Holton$65,714$97422.0%
Town of Pines$53,000$1,02319.3%
Mecca$39,688$58618.2%
Knightsville$52,500$88329.1%
Monroe$68,125$64523.8%
Fairland$45,000$89434.2%
Burlington$66,111$68820.1%
Camden$53,750$60423.0%
Reynolds$53,393$94540.5%
Rocky Ripple$62,614$1,17323.8%
Holland$61,667$92823.1%
Markleville$74,167$95532.8%
Rosedale$47,708$62017.5%
Francisco$63,750$94518.3%
Bainbridge$56,250$89431.1%
Lake of the Woods$63,472$1,04020.8%
Laurel$23,125$84542.7%
Kewanna$52,143$68027.1%
Hudson$58,333$1,20532.5%
Denver$67,639$72514.6%
Troy$55,290$93615.0%
Beverly Shores$116,071$1,3759.0%
Ridgeville$40,833$75030.0%
La Crosse$59,464$1,18324.5%
New Market$66,250$82023.6%
Michigantown$63,750$94322.7%
Linden$55,417$66030.0%
Kingman$26,667$71335.7%
Perrysville$88,194$78312.7%
Cromwell$40,417$72545.4%
Richland$71,250$78821.9%
North Salem$70,179$95026.3%
Paragon$57,250$87430.0%
La Paz$73,098$72515.0%
Hanna$36,272$779N/A
Greens Fork$69,844$81313.6%
Zanesville$55,625$77534.0%
Elnora$50,909$80936.3%
Kennard$59,750$1,03924.5%
Etna Green$60,536$68820.6%
Riley$55,125$93521.1%
Coatesville$76,667$1,12527.8%
Carlisle$49,250$74020.9%
West College Corner$67,794$81326.4%
West Baden Springs$38,542$75037.5%
Chalmers$68,889$80032.5%
Bruceville$52,955$69229.2%
New Ross$53,438$99235.8%
Sulphur Springs$47,000$95826.1%
Kimmell$36,667$84018.7%
Orland$50,833$77729.8%
Chrisney$49,375$47333.0%
Plainville$46,477$73626.3%
Wilkinson$61,146$92024.2%
Matthews$43,281$87123.3%
Mount Summit$64,000$81023.5%
St. Joe$48,125$62120.7%
Van Bibber Lake$33,056$78531.0%
Spring Grove$40,000$38628.1%
Amo$71,932$1,07737.5%
Altona$61,392$1,06919.6%
Michiana Shores$87,500$1,27519.7%
Advance$71,042$1,10031.4%
Larwill$55,625$1,06351.0%
Roann$47,105$68823.3%
Glenwood$64,375$93822.0%
Wheatland$49,063$66716.9%
Clear Lake$87,813$1,16738.0%
Russellville$68,462$80651.0%
Orestes$56,591$81317.5%
Waveland$59,141$91334.4%
Amboy$53,750$87027.5%
Mooreland$49,464$85042.5%
Lewisville$46,250$89419.5%
Lagro$49,318$94413.8%
Burnettsville$63,750$78518.0%
Stinesville$58,889$57925.3%
Claypool$51,875$95030.0%
Birdseye$55,000$52528.5%
Monterey$37,134$58218.3%
Marshall$40,625$1,10845.1%
Leavenworth$53,385$40035.0%
Carbon$67,750$86727.5%
New Point$54,432$1,06325.0%
Milton$40,139$62125.8%
West Harrison$47,083$96729.5%
Earl Park$62,750$73015.0%
Pottawattamie Park$96,719$1,00022.5%
Sandborn$75,893$65513.1%
Saratoga$48,750$72128.0%
Gentryville$46,901$68937.5%
Elizabethtown$51,875$69510.0%
Wingate$58,173$60023.6%
Laketon$51,111$81319.0%
Dune Acres$212,083$3,15032.5%
Hartsville$62,321$1,37519.2%
Somerset$81,500$49851.0%
Switz City$38,500$70531.4%
Edwardsport$51,563$85028.3%
Kempton$44,323$79320.7%
Crane$67,500$70714.3%
Pine Village$41,458$83837.1%
Napoleon$24,792$51931.3%
Staunton$41,250$78451.0%
Shipshewana Lake$65,885$84517.2%
Bryant$50,000$75037.5%
Cloverland$68,472$3,50151.0%
Somerville$50,357$62512.5%
Newtown$53,125$1,06735.8%
Cree Lake$51,316$90520.3%
Clifford$62,125$73613.0%
Fulton$44,844$74518.6%
Vernon$53,750$669N/A
Dupont$59,643$90018.9%
Crandall$41,111$88339.4%
East Germantown$48,929$90024.0%
Liberty Mills$53,750$73416.3%
Ambia$50,000$78621.9%
Hazleton$50,536$72722.3%
Kingsbury$51,250$1,01832.5%
Boston$55,750$82534.1%
Modoc$58,625$89025.8%
Little York$67,500$1,00022.5%
Fowlerton$41,688$57518.8%
Straughn$80,375$1,68222.5%
Cedar Grove$58,906$54230.8%
Dunreith$56,667$1,05418.2%
Patriot$60,313$54236.3%
Burket$48,676$79411.1%
Macy$60,625$69717.7%
Jonesville$48,750$89014.7%
Hortonville$66,964$1,03225.6%
Schneider$66,563$97532.5%
Cadiz$99,750$84211.9%
Hardinsburg$31,667$72551.0%
Cannelburg$52,292$1,02119.4%
Yeoman$61,250$55023.3%
Salamonia$56,250$83829.2%
Tennyson$43,750$88325.0%
Poneto$47,500$91728.8%
Spurgeon$49,375$95025.0%
Saltillo$38,750$800N/A
State Line City$60,000$86715.0%
Corunna$63,333$93016.5%
Indian Village$75,125$73114.8%
Economy$50,000$820N/A
Elizabeth$80,000$76336.3%
Mays$42,022$66222.5%
Mount Auburn$65,714$53817.5%
New Middletown$58,750$85023.5%
Sidney$44,500$90022.5%
Vera Cruz$54,464$1,08332.1%
Laconia$39,375$86032.5%
Bethany$63,333$85017.5%
Mount Carmel$80,625$76313.8%

How Indiana Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$877 35.7%

Rent Burden

28.7% 5.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.3% 43.6%

Indiana Rental Market Overview

Indiana has approximately 958 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 22.1% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $877, which is 36% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average Indiana renter spends approximately 28.7% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 12.3%, the Indiana rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Indiana Cities

30% of cities in Indiana have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Indiana
Burden bracketNumber of cities
Under 25%233
25 to 30%166
30 to 35%92
35% and up75

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

  • Floyds Knobs: median rent of $1,092, median income of $127,667, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 13.1%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Country Squire Lakes: median rent of $1,296, median income of $50,078, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.1%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Tipton: median rent of $835, median income of $64,167, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.8%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Dunlap: median rent of $1,112, median income of $82,368, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.9%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Chandler: median rent of $815, median income of $63,500, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 15.4%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

  • Leo-Cedarville: median rent of $1,055, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Dyer: median rent of $1,141, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • West Lafayette: median rent of $1,056, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Notre Dame: median rent of $733, with a rent burden of approximately 50.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Brooklyn: median rent of $957, with a rent burden of approximately 45.7%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

    HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

    Population vs Median Rent in Indiana

    In Indiana, larger cities tend to have similar rents regardless of size.

    Renting in Indiana: What to Know

    Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Indiana. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Indiana may have additional local tenant protections.

    Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

    Indiana Rental Market Trends

    Rent trends for Indiana are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

    Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

    Cities in Indiana

    958 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

    Showing top 50 of 958 by population

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Indianapolis city (balance)882,006$1,04630.5%N/A
    Fort Wayne264,514$90427.5%N/A
    Evansville116,906$91728.9%N/A
    South Bend103,084$93531.1%N/A
    Carmel99,453$1,49924.7%N/A
    Fishers99,041$1,47825.5%N/A
    Bloomington79,006$1,11240.2%N/A
    Hammond77,390$1,00630.8%N/A
    Lafayette70,828$97630.1%N/A
    Noblesville70,442$1,20226.6%N/A
    Gary69,136$92934.6%N/A
    Muncie65,167$84232.8%N/A
    Greenwood63,579$1,20026.7%N/A
    Kokomo59,534$85628.2%N/A
    Terre Haute58,599$84735.7%N/A
    Anderson55,011$87331.6%N/A
    Elkhart53,785$89629.6%N/A
    Mishawaka50,899$97928.7%N/A
    Columbus50,896$1,08124.9%N/A
    Jeffersonville49,771$1,02830.6%N/A
    Lawrence49,218$1,06431.5%N/A
    Westfield48,262$1,44424.2%N/A
    West Lafayette44,861$1,05651.0%N/A
    Portage37,737$1,06531.7%N/A
    New Albany37,598$92728.6%N/A
    Merrillville36,214$1,24033.6%N/A
    Richmond35,642$79727.9%N/A
    Plainfield35,078$1,24824.7%N/A
    Goshen34,704$99431.5%N/A
    Valparaiso33,991$1,08232.1%N/A
    Crown Point33,735$1,23923.8%N/A
    Michigan City31,983$82529.1%N/A
    Zionsville30,832$1,53625.4%N/A
    Granger30,019$1,42421.7%N/A
    Hobart29,573$1,17634.1%N/A
    Schererville29,573$1,14528.5%N/A
    Brownsburg29,379$1,31826.5%N/A
    East Chicago26,363$77927.2%N/A
    Franklin26,073$1,03927.4%N/A
    Munster23,731$1,23025.3%N/A
    Greenfield23,669$1,04425.4%N/A
    La Porte22,409$84328.3%N/A
    Clarksville22,087$98231.2%N/A
    Avon21,783$1,41330.3%N/A
    Seymour21,373$90525.3%N/A
    St. John20,727$90936.6%N/A
    Shelbyville19,678$91124.3%N/A
    Logansport18,166$75524.5%N/A
    New Castle17,413$77427.9%N/A
    Lebanon17,277$88425.7%N/A

    Data Sources

    **Data Sources:**

  • U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence
  • Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

    StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

    Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

    Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.