Studio Apartment Rent in Fishers, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fishers, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,883 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fishers
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 Fishers
Compare Fishers'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 (this page) | $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 Fishers.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fishers |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCordsville, IN | 4.8 mi | $1,210 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Lawrence, IN | 6.1 mi | $1,205 | +$35 (+3%) |
| Noblesville, IN | 8.5 mi | $1,050 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Pendleton, IN | 13.6 mi | $890 | $-280 (-24%) |
| Carmel, IN | 13.6 mi | $1,327 | +$157 (+13%) |
| Greenfield, IN | 15.2 mi | $890 | $-280 (-24%) |
| Westfield, IN | 17.4 mi | $1,180 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Indianapolis, IN | 18.8 mi | $1,003 | $-167 (-14%) |
| Beech Grove, IN | 19.6 mi | $890 | $-280 (-24%) |
| Anderson, IN | 20.2 mi | $793 | $-377 (-32%) |
| Zionsville, IN | 24.2 mi | $1,390 | +$220 (+19%) |
| Speedway, IN | 24.8 mi | $890 | $-280 (-24%) |
Studio rent in Fishers — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fishers?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fishers, Indiana is $1,170 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,883.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fishers?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fishers expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fishers's studio median of $1,170 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fishers rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 63 cities in Indiana with studio data, Fishers ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fishers?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Noblesville ($1,050), Pendleton ($890), Greenfield ($890).