1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Clarksville, IN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Clarksville, Indiana as of August 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,217 and +27% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Clarksville
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Clarksville
Compare Clarksville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Porte | $689 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $701 |
| 3 | Richmond | $720 |
| 4 | New Castle | $730 |
| 5 | Angola | $740 |
| 6 | Marion | $740 |
| 7 | East Chicago | $770 |
| 8 | Kokomo | $790 |
| 9 | Muncie | $800 |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $810 |
| 11 | Evansville | $835 |
| 12 | Michigan City | $840 |
| 13 | Warsaw | $860 |
| 14 | Anderson | $868 |
| 15 | Elkhart | $870 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,600 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,530 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,527 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,390 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,385 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,370 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,350 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,343 |
| 9 | Granger | $1,310 |
| 10 | Brownsburg | $1,290 |
| 11 | Noblesville | $1,210 |
| 12 | Sellersburg | $1,200 |
| 13 | Munster | $1,190 |
| 14 | Merrillville | $1,190 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $1,180 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Clarksville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Clarksville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville, IN | 5.2 mi | $1,110 | +$90 (+9%) |
| New Albany, IN | 5.8 mi | $1,040 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Sellersburg, IN | 6 mi | $1,200 | +$180 (+18%) |
| Louisville, KY | 8.7 mi | $1,159 | +$139 (+14%) |
| Prospect, KY | 12.5 mi | $1,640 | +$620 (+61%) |
| Shepherdsville, KY | 24.4 mi | $1,010 | $-10 (-1%) |
| La Grange, KY | 26.6 mi | $1,130 | +$110 (+11%) |
| Radcliff, KY | 36.3 mi | $810 | $-210 (-21%) |
| Shelbyville, KY | 39.3 mi | $1,040 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Vine Grove, KY | 40.7 mi | $1,070 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Bardstown, KY | 40.9 mi | $700 | $-320 (-31%) |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 42.3 mi | $910 | $-110 (-11%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Clarksville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Clarksville?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Clarksville, Indiana is $1,020 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,217.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Clarksville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,800 ($3,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Clarksville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Clarksville's 1-bedroom median of $1,020 is +27% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Clarksville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 62 cities in Indiana with 1-bedroom data, Clarksville ranks #26 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Clarksville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Shepherdsville ($1,010), Radcliff ($810), Bardstown ($700).