Studio Apartment Rent in Mishawaka, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mishawaka, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,285 and +43% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Mishawaka
Compare Mishawaka's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $517 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $644 |
| 3 | Marion | $650 |
| 4 | East Chicago | $670 |
| 5 | Michigan City | $700 |
| 6 | Richmond | $710 |
| 7 | Delphi | $720 |
| 8 | Angola | $730 |
| 9 | New Castle | $730 |
| 10 | Muncie | $735 |
| 11 | Mishawaka (this page) | $740 |
| 12 | Logansport | $770 |
| 13 | South Bend | $775 |
| 14 | Kokomo | $780 |
| 15 | Evansville | $792 |
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 | Munster | $1,040 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mishawaka.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mishawaka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger, IN | 6.1 mi | $1,070 | +$330 (+45%) |
| South Bend, IN | 8.7 mi | $775 | +$35 (+5%) |
| Elkhart, IN | 13.3 mi | $855 | +$115 (+16%) |
| Niles, MI | 13.6 mi | $770 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Goshen, IN | 22.4 mi | $890 | +$150 (+20%) |
| Warsaw, IN | 35.9 mi | $850 | +$110 (+15%) |
| Michigan City, IN | 49.9 mi | $700 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Portage, MI | 53.8 mi | $840 | +$100 (+14%) |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 56.8 mi | $804 | +$64 (+9%) |
| Logansport, IN | 63.7 mi | $770 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 64.9 mi | $930 | +$190 (+26%) |
| Portage, IN | 71.4 mi | $870 | +$130 (+18%) |
Studio rent in Mishawaka — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mishawaka?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mishawaka, Indiana is $740 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,285.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mishawaka?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,600 ($2,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mishawaka expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mishawaka's studio median of $740 is +43% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mishawaka rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 63 cities in Indiana with studio data, Mishawaka ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mishawaka?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Michigan City ($700).