2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Porte, IN
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in La Porte, Indiana as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,229 and +41% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crawfordsville | $821 |
| 2 | East Chicago | $930 |
| 3 | Marion | $930 |
| 4 | New Castle | $930 |
| 5 | Richmond | $940 |
| 6 | Angola | $970 |
| 7 | La Porte (this page) | $978 |
| 8 | Muncie | $978 |
| 9 | Kokomo | $990 |
| 10 | Michigan City | $1,020 |
| 11 | Terre Haute | $1,023 |
| 12 | Elkhart | $1,055 |
| 13 | Warsaw | $1,060 |
| 14 | Evansville | $1,068 |
| 15 | Mishawaka | $1,085 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,870 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,790 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,783 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,620 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,620 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,600 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,580 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,577 |
| 9 | Granger | $1,540 |
| 10 | Brownsburg | $1,510 |
| 11 | Sellersburg | $1,460 |
| 12 | Munster | $1,450 |
| 13 | Merrillville | $1,440 |
| 14 | Noblesville | $1,415 |
| 15 | Highland | $1,390 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than La Porte.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs La Porte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City, IN | 11.5 mi | $1,020 | +$42 (+4%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 26 mi | $1,295 | +$317 (+32%) |
| Portage, IN | 31.6 mi | $1,210 | +$232 (+24%) |
| South Bend, IN | 31.8 mi | $1,129 | +$151 (+15%) |
| Hobart, IN | 36.6 mi | $1,220 | +$242 (+25%) |
| Lake Station, IN | 37.3 mi | $1,240 | +$262 (+27%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 39.8 mi | $1,085 | +$107 (+11%) |
| Granger, IN | 42.1 mi | $1,540 | +$562 (+57%) |
| Merrillville, IN | 43.1 mi | $1,440 | +$462 (+47%) |
| Gary, IN | 43.8 mi | $1,170 | +$192 (+20%) |
| Crown Point, IN | 44 mi | $1,380 | +$402 (+41%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 50.5 mi | $930 | $-48 (-5%) |
2-Bedroom rent in La Porte — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in La Porte?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in La Porte, Indiana is $978 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,229.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in La Porte?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,120 ($3,260/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Porte expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Porte's 2-bedroom median of $978 is +41% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Porte rank for 2-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 62 cities in Indiana with 2-bedroom data, La Porte ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near La Porte?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include East Chicago ($930).