Studio Apartment Rent in Plainfield, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Plainfield, Indiana as of October 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,722 and +20% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Plainfield
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 Plainfield
Compare Plainfield'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 (this page) | $1,030 |
| 15 | Merrillville | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Plainfield.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Plainfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon, IN | 5.5 mi | $1,190 | +$160 (+16%) |
| Speedway, IN | 12.1 mi | $890 | $-140 (-14%) |
| Brownsburg, IN | 12.3 mi | $1,120 | +$90 (+9%) |
| Greenwood, IN | 17.8 mi | $1,015 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Indianapolis, IN | 18.1 mi | $1,003 | $-27 (-3%) |
| Zionsville, IN | 22 mi | $1,390 | +$360 (+35%) |
| Whitestown, IN | 23.6 mi | $1,330 | +$300 (+29%) |
| Lebanon, IN | 25.1 mi | $890 | $-140 (-14%) |
| Carmel, IN | 26.1 mi | $1,327 | +$297 (+29%) |
| Franklin, IN | 28.2 mi | $920 | $-110 (-11%) |
| Westfield, IN | 28.6 mi | $1,180 | +$150 (+15%) |
| Lawrence, IN | 31 mi | $1,205 | +$175 (+17%) |
Studio rent in Plainfield — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Plainfield?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Plainfield, Indiana is $1,030 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,722.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Plainfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,200 ($3,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Plainfield expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Plainfield's studio median of $1,030 is +20% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Plainfield rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 59 cities in Indiana with studio data, Plainfield ranks #46 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Plainfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Speedway ($890), Greenwood ($1,015), Indianapolis ($1,003).