3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Porte, IN
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in La Porte, Indiana as of August 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $1,229 and +46% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crawfordsville | $1,075 |
| 2 | New Castle | $1,130 |
| 3 | East Chicago | $1,150 |
| 4 | La Porte (this page) | $1,152 |
| 5 | Richmond | $1,160 |
| 6 | Marion | $1,210 |
| 7 | Angola | $1,220 |
| 8 | Terre Haute | $1,233 |
| 9 | Kokomo | $1,245 |
| 10 | Muncie | $1,283 |
| 11 | Michigan City | $1,290 |
| 12 | Warsaw | $1,300 |
| 13 | Evansville | $1,322 |
| 14 | Mishawaka | $1,340 |
| 15 | Lafayette | $1,365 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $2,430 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $2,330 |
| 3 | Carmel | $2,320 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $2,110 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $2,110 |
| 6 | Avon | $2,080 |
| 7 | Westfield | $2,060 |
| 8 | Fishers | $2,050 |
| 9 | Brownsburg | $1,960 |
| 10 | Granger | $1,910 |
| 11 | Sellersburg | $1,880 |
| 12 | Noblesville | $1,840 |
| 13 | Plainfield | $1,800 |
| 14 | Munster | $1,790 |
| 15 | Greenwood | $1,775 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than La Porte.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs La Porte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City, IN | 11.5 mi | $1,290 | +$138 (+12%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 26 mi | $1,595 | +$443 (+38%) |
| Portage, IN | 31.6 mi | $1,490 | +$338 (+29%) |
| South Bend, IN | 31.8 mi | $1,393 | +$241 (+21%) |
| Hobart, IN | 36.6 mi | $1,500 | +$348 (+30%) |
| Lake Station, IN | 37.3 mi | $1,530 | +$378 (+33%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 39.8 mi | $1,340 | +$188 (+16%) |
| Granger, IN | 42.1 mi | $1,910 | +$758 (+66%) |
| Merrillville, IN | 43.1 mi | $1,770 | +$618 (+54%) |
| Gary, IN | 43.8 mi | $1,443 | +$291 (+25%) |
| Crown Point, IN | 44 mi | $1,700 | +$548 (+48%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 50.5 mi | $1,150 | $-2 (0%) |
3-Bedroom rent in La Porte — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in La Porte?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in La Porte, Indiana is $1,152 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $1,229.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in La Porte?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,080 ($3,840/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Porte expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Porte's 3-bedroom median of $1,152 is +46% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Porte rank for 3-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 62 cities in Indiana with 3-bedroom data, La Porte ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near La Porte?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include East Chicago ($1,150).