1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Evansville, IN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Evansville, Indiana as of August 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,076 and +40% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Evansville
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 Evansville
Compare Evansville'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 (this page) | $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 Evansville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Evansville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh, IN | 14.6 mi | $960 | +$125 (+15%) |
| Owensboro, KY | 32.3 mi | $880 | +$45 (+5%) |
| Hopkinsville, KY | 75.8 mi | $880 | +$45 (+5%) |
| Oak Grove, KY | 89.7 mi | $950 | +$115 (+14%) |
| Marion, IL | 95.1 mi | $780 | $-55 (-7%) |
| Clarksville, TN | 101.1 mi | $1,080 | +$245 (+29%) |
| Terre Haute, IN | 101.2 mi | $810 | $-25 (-3%) |
| Vine Grove, KY | 101.8 mi | $1,070 | +$235 (+28%) |
| Herrin, IL | 102.3 mi | $860 | +$25 (+3%) |
| Paducah, KY | 102.8 mi | $810 | $-25 (-3%) |
| Murray, KY | 105.9 mi | $820 | $-15 (-2%) |
| Bowling Green, KY | 106.2 mi | $1,007 | +$172 (+21%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Evansville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Evansville?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Evansville, Indiana is $835 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,076.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Evansville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,400 ($2,783/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Evansville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Evansville's 1-bedroom median of $835 is +40% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Evansville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 62 cities in Indiana with 1-bedroom data, Evansville ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Evansville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Marion ($780), Terre Haute ($810), Paducah ($810).