Studio Apartment Rent in Kokomo, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kokomo, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,009 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Kokomo
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 Kokomo
Compare Kokomo'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 (this page) | $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 | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kokomo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kokomo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logansport, IN | 25.4 mi | $770 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Frankfort, IN | 28.2 mi | $517 | $-263 (-34%) |
| Noblesville, IN | 30.8 mi | $1,050 | +$270 (+35%) |
| Westfield, IN | 31.1 mi | $1,180 | +$400 (+51%) |
| Whitestown, IN | 34.8 mi | $1,330 | +$550 (+71%) |
| Marion, IN | 35.6 mi | $650 | $-130 (-17%) |
| Delphi, IN | 36 mi | $720 | $-60 (-8%) |
| Carmel, IN | 36.3 mi | $1,327 | +$547 (+70%) |
| Fishers, IN | 39.2 mi | $1,170 | +$390 (+50%) |
| Anderson, IN | 40.3 mi | $793 | +$13 (+2%) |
| Lawrence, IN | 42.6 mi | $1,205 | +$425 (+54%) |
| Pendleton, IN | 44 mi | $890 | +$110 (+14%) |
Studio rent in Kokomo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kokomo?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kokomo, Indiana is $780 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,009.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kokomo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,200 ($2,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kokomo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kokomo's studio median of $780 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kokomo rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 63 cities in Indiana with studio data, Kokomo ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kokomo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Logansport ($770), Frankfort ($517), Marion ($650).