2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Porte, IN
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in La Porte, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,127 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 | Frankfort | $709 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $884 |
| 3 | East Chicago | $930 |
| 4 | Logansport | $930 |
| 5 | Marion | $930 |
| 6 | New Castle | $930 |
| 7 | Richmond | $940 |
| 8 | Angola | $970 |
| 9 | Delphi | $970 |
| 10 | La Porte (this page) | $978 |
| 11 | Muncie | $978 |
| 12 | Kokomo | $990 |
| 13 | Michigan City | $1,020 |
| 14 | Terre Haute | $1,023 |
| 15 | Elkhart | $1,055 |
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 | Lowell | $1,390 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 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%) |
| Niles, MI | 37.2 mi | $1,090 | +$112 (+11%) |
| 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%) |
2-Bedroom rent in La Porte — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in La Porte?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in La Porte, Indiana is $978 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,127.
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 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Porte rank for 2-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 65 cities in Indiana with 2-bedroom data, La Porte ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near La Porte?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than La Porte.