Studio Apartment Rent in Highland, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Highland, Indiana as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,594 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Highland
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 Highland
Compare Highland'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 Highland.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Highland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munster, IN | 3.2 mi | $1,040 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Schererville, IN | 3.8 mi | $980 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Lansing, IL | 6.5 mi | $1,270 | +$270 (+27%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 6.9 mi | $670 | $-330 (-33%) |
| Gary, IN | 7.1 mi | $840 | $-160 (-16%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 8 mi | $1,180 | +$180 (+18%) |
| Merrillville, IN | 9.7 mi | $1,030 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Dolton, IL | 11.3 mi | $1,600 | +$600 (+60%) |
| Crown Point, IN | 13.4 mi | $990 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Lake Station, IN | 13.6 mi | $890 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Riverdale, IL | 14.1 mi | $1,190 | +$190 (+19%) |
| Homewood, IL | 14.3 mi | $1,410 | +$410 (+41%) |
Studio rent in Highland — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Highland?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Highland, Indiana is $1,000 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,594.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Highland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,000 ($3,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Highland expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Highland's studio median of $1,000 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Highland rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 61 cities in Indiana with studio data, Highland ranks #42 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Highland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Schererville ($980), East Chicago ($670), Gary ($840).