Studio Apartment Rent in Elkhart, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Elkhart, Indiana as of August 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,155 and +34% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Elkhart
Compare Elkhart's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crawfordsville | $598 |
| 2 | Marion | $650 |
| 3 | East Chicago | $670 |
| 4 | Michigan City | $700 |
| 5 | Richmond | $710 |
| 6 | Angola | $730 |
| 7 | New Castle | $730 |
| 8 | Muncie | $735 |
| 9 | Mishawaka | $740 |
| 10 | South Bend | $775 |
| 11 | Kokomo | $780 |
| 12 | Evansville | $792 |
| 13 | Anderson | $793 |
| 14 | Terre Haute | $803 |
| 15 | Lafayette | $810 |
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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Elkhart.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Elkhart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger, IN | 11.8 mi | $1,070 | +$215 (+25%) |
| Goshen, IN | 12.2 mi | $890 | +$35 (+4%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 13.3 mi | $740 | $-115 (-13%) |
| South Bend, IN | 21.3 mi | $775 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Warsaw, IN | 34.1 mi | $850 | $-5 (-1%) |
| Portage, MI | 43 mi | $840 | $-15 (-2%) |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 46.8 mi | $804 | $-51 (-6%) |
| Michigan City, IN | 62.7 mi | $700 | $-155 (-18%) |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 70.9 mi | $981 | +$126 (+15%) |
| Holland, MI | 76.2 mi | $940 | +$85 (+10%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 78.2 mi | $930 | +$75 (+9%) |
| Zeeland, MI | 79 mi | $890 | +$35 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Elkhart — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Elkhart?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Elkhart, Indiana is $855 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,155.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Elkhart?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,200 ($2,850/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.44/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elkhart expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Elkhart's studio median of $855 is +34% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elkhart rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 61 cities in Indiana with studio data, Elkhart ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Elkhart?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mishawaka ($740), South Bend ($775), Warsaw ($850).