1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Porte, IN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Porte, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,127 and +51% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in La Porte
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 La Porte
Compare La Porte's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $604 |
| 2 | La Porte (this page) | $689 |
| 3 | Richmond | $720 |
| 4 | New Castle | $730 |
| 5 | Angola | $740 |
| 6 | Marion | $740 |
| 7 | Crawfordsville | $754 |
| 8 | East Chicago | $770 |
| 9 | Logansport | $780 |
| 10 | Kokomo | $790 |
| 11 | Muncie | $800 |
| 12 | Fortville | $801 |
| 13 | Terre Haute | $810 |
| 14 | Delphi | $820 |
| 15 | Evansville | $835 |
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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than La Porte.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs La Porte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City, IN | 11.5 mi | $840 | +$151 (+22%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 26 mi | $1,065 | +$376 (+55%) |
| Portage, IN | 31.6 mi | $1,000 | +$311 (+45%) |
| South Bend, IN | 31.8 mi | $964 | +$275 (+40%) |
| Hobart, IN | 36.6 mi | $1,000 | +$311 (+45%) |
| Niles, MI | 37.2 mi | $870 | +$181 (+26%) |
| Lake Station, IN | 37.3 mi | $1,020 | +$331 (+48%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 39.8 mi | $925 | +$236 (+34%) |
| Granger, IN | 42.1 mi | $1,310 | +$621 (+90%) |
| Merrillville, IN | 43.1 mi | $1,190 | +$501 (+73%) |
| Gary, IN | 43.8 mi | $963 | +$274 (+40%) |
| Crown Point, IN | 44 mi | $1,140 | +$451 (+65%) |
1-Bedroom rent in La Porte — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in La Porte?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in La Porte, Indiana is $689 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,127.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in La Porte?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,560 ($2,297/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.25/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Porte expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Porte's 1-bedroom median of $689 is +51% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Porte rank for 1-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 65 cities in Indiana with 1-bedroom data, La Porte ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near La Porte?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than La Porte.