Studio Apartment Rent in Columbus, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Columbus, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,399 and +19% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Columbus
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 Columbus
Compare Columbus'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 (this page) | $1,045 |
| 14 | Munster | $1,040 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Columbus.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, IN | 21.3 mi | $920 | $-125 (-12%) |
| Shelbyville, IN | 24.9 mi | $890 | $-155 (-15%) |
| Greenwood, IN | 32.8 mi | $1,015 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Beech Grove, IN | 38.1 mi | $890 | $-155 (-15%) |
| Bloomington, IN | 42.6 mi | $938 | $-107 (-10%) |
| Greenfield, IN | 43 mi | $890 | $-155 (-15%) |
| Indianapolis, IN | 44.3 mi | $1,003 | $-42 (-4%) |
| Plainfield, IN | 47.4 mi | $1,030 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Speedway, IN | 47.8 mi | $890 | $-155 (-15%) |
| Lawrence, IN | 47.8 mi | $1,205 | +$160 (+15%) |
| McCordsville, IN | 47.9 mi | $1,210 | +$165 (+16%) |
| Avon, IN | 51.9 mi | $1,190 | +$145 (+14%) |
Studio rent in Columbus — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Columbus?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Columbus, Indiana is $1,045 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,399.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Columbus?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,800 ($3,483/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Columbus expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Columbus's studio median of $1,045 is +19% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Columbus rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 63 cities in Indiana with studio data, Columbus ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Columbus?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Franklin ($920), Shelbyville ($890), Greenwood ($1,015).