Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Indiana
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Indiana is Marion, where the median 1-bedroom asks $675/month, 25% below the statewide median of about $895. The most expensive is West Lafayette at $1,100/month.
Across the 18 Indiana cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $675 in Marion to $1,100 in West Lafayette, 1.6 times as much. 9 of 18 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $895. The largest rental market, Indianapolis (3,646 listings), has a median of $950, 6% above the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Indiana
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion | $675 | $1,100 | 120 | -25% |
| 2 | Terre Haute | $705 | $925 | 342 | -21% |
| 3 | Muncie | $750 | $977 | 731 | -16% |
| 4 | Anderson | $750 | $975 | 328 | -16% |
| 5 | Kokomo | $750 | $950 | 242 | -16% |
| 6 | Evansville | $775 | $992 | 778 | -13% |
| 7 | Elkhart | $800 | $1,095 | 224 | -11% |
| 8 | Fort Wayne | $815 | $1,000 | 868 | -9% |
| 9 | Mishawaka | $865 | $1,150 | 163 | -3% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Indiana
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Lafayette | $1,100 | $1,190 | 654 | +23% |
| 2 | Hammond | $1,050 | — | 155 | +17% |
| 3 | Bloomington | $1,000 | $1,599 | 1,601 | +12% |
| 4 | Valparaiso | $995 | $1,395 | 180 | +11% |
| 5 | South Bend | $962 | $1,100 | 511 | +7% |
| 6 | Michigan City | $950 | $1,200 | 148 | +6% |
| 7 | Indianapolis | $950 | $1,250 | 3,646 | +6% |
| 8 | New Albany | $925 | $1,103 | 209 | +3% |
| 9 | Lafayette | $895 | $1,200 | 729 | 0% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Indiana?
- As of October 17, 2026, Marion has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Indiana cities we rank, at $675/month. Next are Terre Haute ($705) and Muncie ($750).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Indiana?
- As of October 17, 2026, West Lafayette has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Indiana cities we rank, at $1,100/month, 23% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Indiana?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $895/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate