2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mishawaka, IN
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Mishawaka, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,285 and +34% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Mishawaka
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 Mishawaka
Compare Mishawaka'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 | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Mishawaka.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Mishawaka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger, IN | 6.1 mi | $1,540 | +$455 (+42%) |
| South Bend, IN | 8.7 mi | $1,129 | +$44 (+4%) |
| Elkhart, IN | 13.3 mi | $1,055 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Niles, MI | 13.6 mi | $1,090 | +$5 (0%) |
| Goshen, IN | 22.4 mi | $1,100 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Warsaw, IN | 35.9 mi | $1,060 | $-25 (-2%) |
| La Porte, IN | 39.8 mi | $978 | $-107 (-10%) |
| Michigan City, IN | 49.9 mi | $1,020 | $-65 (-6%) |
| Portage, MI | 53.8 mi | $1,200 | +$115 (+11%) |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 56.8 mi | $1,148 | +$63 (+6%) |
| Logansport, IN | 63.7 mi | $930 | $-155 (-14%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 64.9 mi | $1,295 | +$210 (+19%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Mishawaka — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mishawaka?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Mishawaka, Indiana is $1,085 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,285.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Mishawaka?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,400 ($3,617/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mishawaka expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Mishawaka's 2-bedroom median of $1,085 is +34% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mishawaka rank for 2-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 65 cities in Indiana with 2-bedroom data, Mishawaka ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Mishawaka?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Elkhart ($1,055), Warsaw ($1,060), La Porte ($978).