Studio Apartment Rent in Charlestown, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Charlestown, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,636 and +29% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Charlestown
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Charlestown
Compare Charlestown's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $517 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $644 |
| 3 | Marion | $650 |
| 4 | East Chicago | $670 |
| 5 | Michigan City | $700 |
| 6 | Richmond | $710 |
| 7 | Delphi | $720 |
| 8 | Angola | $730 |
| 9 | New Castle | $730 |
| 10 | Muncie | $735 |
| 11 | Mishawaka | $740 |
| 12 | Logansport | $770 |
| 13 | South Bend | $775 |
| 14 | Kokomo | $780 |
| 15 | Evansville | $792 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,390 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,330 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,327 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,210 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,205 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,190 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,180 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,170 |
| 9 | Brownsburg | $1,120 |
| 10 | Sellersburg | $1,100 |
| 11 | Granger | $1,070 |
| 12 | Noblesville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Columbus | $1,045 |
| 14 | Munster | $1,040 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Charlestown.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Charlestown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect, KY | 7.9 mi | $1,510 | +$600 (+66%) |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 10.2 mi | $1,020 | +$110 (+12%) |
| Sellersburg, IN | 10.8 mi | $1,100 | +$190 (+21%) |
| Clarksville, IN | 14.1 mi | $940 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Louisville, KY | 18 mi | $1,061 | +$151 (+17%) |
| New Albany, IN | 19.5 mi | $960 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Shepherdsville, KY | 34.1 mi | $930 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Shelbyville, KY | 34.1 mi | $940 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Bardstown, KY | 47.2 mi | $660 | $-250 (-27%) |
| Radcliff, KY | 49.6 mi | $800 | $-110 (-12%) |
| Columbus, IN | 53.8 mi | $1,045 | +$135 (+15%) |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 54.5 mi | $910 | — |
Studio rent in Charlestown — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Charlestown?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Charlestown, Indiana is $910 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,636.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Charlestown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,400 ($3,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Charlestown expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Charlestown's studio median of $910 is +29% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Charlestown rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 63 cities in Indiana with studio data, Charlestown ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Charlestown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bardstown ($660), Radcliff ($800).