Studio Apartment Rent in Lowell, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lowell, Indiana as of October 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,304 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lowell
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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lowell
Compare Lowell's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion | $650 |
| 2 | East Chicago | $670 |
| 3 | Michigan City | $700 |
| 4 | Richmond | $710 |
| 5 | Angola | $730 |
| 6 | New Castle | $730 |
| 7 | Muncie | $735 |
| 8 | Mishawaka | $740 |
| 9 | Logansport | $770 |
| 10 | South Bend | $775 |
| 11 | Kokomo | $780 |
| 12 | Evansville | $792 |
| 13 | Anderson | $793 |
| 14 | Terre Haute | $803 |
| 15 | Lafayette | $810 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,390 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,330 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,327 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,210 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,205 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,190 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,180 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,170 |
| 9 | Brownsburg | $1,120 |
| 10 | Sellersburg | $1,100 |
| 11 | Granger | $1,070 |
| 12 | Noblesville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Columbus | $1,045 |
| 14 | Plainfield | $1,030 |
| 15 | Merrillville | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lowell.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lowell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point, IN | 12.1 mi | $990 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Schererville, IN | 16.3 mi | $980 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Merrillville, IN | 16.6 mi | $1,030 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Highland, IN | 20.2 mi | $1,000 | — |
| Chicago Heights, IL | 20.9 mi | $1,170 | +$170 (+17%) |
| Gary, IN | 21.4 mi | $840 | $-160 (-16%) |
| Hobart, IN | 21.8 mi | $880 | $-120 (-12%) |
| Lansing, IL | 23.1 mi | $1,270 | +$270 (+27%) |
| Park Forest, IL | 23.6 mi | $1,520 | +$520 (+52%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 26.2 mi | $1,180 | +$180 (+18%) |
| Homewood, IL | 26.7 mi | $1,410 | +$410 (+41%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 27 mi | $670 | $-330 (-33%) |
Studio rent in Lowell — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lowell?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lowell, Indiana is $1,000 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,304.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lowell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,000 ($3,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lowell expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lowell's studio median of $1,000 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lowell rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 59 cities in Indiana with studio data, Lowell ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lowell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Crown Point ($990), Schererville ($980), Gary ($840).