4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elkhart, IN
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Elkhart, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +19% higher than the citywide median of $1,174 and +44% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $1,115 |
| 2 | East Chicago | $1,230 |
| 3 | Logansport | $1,230 |
| 4 | New Castle | $1,250 |
| 5 | Angola | $1,290 |
| 6 | Richmond | $1,350 |
| 7 | Marion | $1,370 |
| 8 | La Porte | $1,394 |
| 9 | Kokomo | $1,395 |
| 10 | Crawfordsville | $1,398 |
| 11 | Elkhart (this page) | $1,400 |
| 12 | Terre Haute | $1,430 |
| 13 | Mishawaka | $1,440 |
| 14 | Delphi | $1,450 |
| 15 | Goshen | $1,460 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $2,960 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $2,830 |
| 3 | Carmel | $2,820 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $2,560 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $2,560 |
| 6 | Avon | $2,530 |
| 7 | Westfield | $2,500 |
| 8 | Fishers | $2,480 |
| 9 | Brownsburg | $2,390 |
| 10 | Noblesville | $2,235 |
| 11 | Sellersburg | $2,180 |
| 12 | Plainfield | $2,180 |
| 13 | Greenwood | $2,160 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | $2,143 |
| 15 | Granger | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Elkhart.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Elkhart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger, IN | 11.8 mi | $2,040 | +$640 (+46%) |
| Goshen, IN | 12.2 mi | $1,460 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 13.3 mi | $1,440 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Niles, MI | 20.8 mi | $1,530 | +$130 (+9%) |
| South Bend, IN | 21.3 mi | $1,496 | +$96 (+7%) |
| Warsaw, IN | 34.1 mi | $1,490 | +$90 (+6%) |
| Portage, MI | 43 mi | $1,700 | +$300 (+21%) |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 46.8 mi | $1,624 | +$224 (+16%) |
| La Porte, IN | 52.9 mi | $1,394 | $-6 (0%) |
| Michigan City, IN | 62.7 mi | $1,490 | +$90 (+6%) |
| Logansport, IN | 70.9 mi | $1,230 | $-170 (-12%) |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 70.9 mi | $1,696 | +$296 (+21%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Elkhart — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Elkhart?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Elkhart, Indiana is $1,400 per month. This is +19% higher than the citywide median of $1,174.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Elkhart?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,000 ($4,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elkhart expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elkhart's 4+ bedroom median of $1,400 is +44% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 3th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elkhart rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 64 cities in Indiana with 4+ bedroom data, Elkhart ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Elkhart?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include La Porte ($1,394), Logansport ($1,230).