1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lake Station, IN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Station, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,450 and +27% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lake Station
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 Lake Station
Compare Lake Station'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 | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Lake Station.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lake Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart, IN | 4.1 mi | $1,000 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Portage, IN | 5.7 mi | $1,000 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Gary, IN | 6.5 mi | $963 | $-57 (-6%) |
| Merrillville, IN | 8.2 mi | $1,190 | +$170 (+17%) |
| Crown Point, IN | 12.6 mi | $1,140 | +$120 (+12%) |
| Highland, IN | 13.6 mi | $1,140 | +$120 (+12%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 14.1 mi | $770 | $-250 (-25%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 15.5 mi | $1,065 | +$45 (+4%) |
| Munster, IN | 16.7 mi | $1,190 | +$170 (+17%) |
| Lansing, IL | 19.9 mi | $1,360 | +$340 (+33%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 20.2 mi | $1,270 | +$250 (+25%) |
| Dolton, IL | 23.5 mi | $1,710 | +$690 (+68%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lake Station — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Station?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lake Station, Indiana is $1,020 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,450.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lake Station?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,800 ($3,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lake Station expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lake Station's 1-bedroom median of $1,020 is +27% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lake Station rank for 1-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 65 cities in Indiana with 1-bedroom data, Lake Station ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lake Station?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Hobart ($1,000), Portage ($1,000), Gary ($963).