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La Porte

Pop. 22,449·44th most expensive in Indiana·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,229/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.1%
vs US Median
-$733
Rising (Monthly)
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La Porte · $1,229
More affordable than 91% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,229/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$49,000/yr
Local median income
$59,307/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using La Porte's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$689
2 BR
$978
3 BR
$1,152
4 BR+
$1,394
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$978/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,229 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$14,748/yr
At $1,229/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

La Porte, IN is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,449
Median income
$59,307
Median age
34.6
Renters
39.6%
Age distribution
26.7%
24%
21.7%
12.1%
15.5%
Under 1826.7%
18–3424%
35–5421.7%
55–6412.1%
65+15.5%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
77.3%
13.5%
White77.3%
Black4.3%
Hispanic13.5%
Asian0.7%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
39.8%
28.5%
20.1%
No HS diploma11.5%
HS diploma39.8%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+20.1%
Housing tenure
60.4%
39.6%
Owner60.4%
Renter39.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How La Porte, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,277 → $59,307
up 31.0%
Population
21,993 → 22,449
up 2.1%
Renter share
38.4% → 39.6%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
18.8% → 20.1%
+1.3 pts
Median age
36.3 → 34.6
-1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,277 in 2021 to $59,307 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 21,993 to 22,449 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change.

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La Porte rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in La Porte. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in La Porte is $1,229/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $978/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $689/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,152/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($59,307/yr), La Porte ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is La Porte an affordable city for renters?

La Porte is considered affordable for renters. At $1,229/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($59,307/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. La Porte falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in La Porte?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,229/mo in La Porte. The local median household income is $59,307/yr, meaning the typical La Porte household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in La Porte?

Rent in La Porte has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does La Porte rent compare to other cities in Indiana?

La Porte is one of the more affordable cities in Indiana for rent, ranking #44 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,229/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than La Porte?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than La Porte ($1,229/mo): Stevensville ($938/mo), Michigan City ($1,050/mo).

What percentage of La Porte residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.6% of La Porte households are renters, while 60.4% are owner-occupied. La Porte leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does La Porte rent compare to the national average?

La Porte's median rent of $1,229/mo is $733 (37%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Indiana, it ranks #44 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,229/mo, rent takes ~25% of La Porte's median household income ($59,307/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.05%
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