1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elkhart, IN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elkhart, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,174 and +38% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Elkhart
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 Elkhart
Compare Elkhart's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $604 |
| 2 | La Porte | $689 |
| 3 | Richmond | $720 |
| 4 | New Castle | $730 |
| 5 | Angola | $740 |
| 6 | Marion | $740 |
| 7 | Crawfordsville | $754 |
| 8 | East Chicago | $770 |
| 9 | Logansport | $780 |
| 10 | Kokomo | $790 |
| 11 | Muncie | $800 |
| 12 | Fortville | $801 |
| 13 | Terre Haute | $810 |
| 14 | Delphi | $820 |
| 15 | Evansville | $835 |
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 Elkhart.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Elkhart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger, IN | 11.8 mi | $1,310 | +$440 (+51%) |
| Goshen, IN | 12.2 mi | $905 | +$35 (+4%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 13.3 mi | $925 | +$55 (+6%) |
| Niles, MI | 20.8 mi | $870 | — |
| South Bend, IN | 21.3 mi | $964 | +$94 (+11%) |
| Warsaw, IN | 34.1 mi | $860 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Portage, MI | 43 mi | $1,010 | +$140 (+16%) |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 46.8 mi | $964 | +$94 (+11%) |
| La Porte, IN | 52.9 mi | $689 | $-181 (-21%) |
| Michigan City, IN | 62.7 mi | $840 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Logansport, IN | 70.9 mi | $780 | $-90 (-10%) |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 70.9 mi | $1,029 | +$159 (+18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Elkhart — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Elkhart?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Elkhart, Indiana is $870 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,174.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Elkhart?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,800 ($2,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elkhart expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elkhart's 1-bedroom median of $870 is +38% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elkhart rank for 1-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 65 cities in Indiana with 1-bedroom data, Elkhart ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Elkhart?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Warsaw ($860), La Porte ($689), Michigan City ($840).