1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Schererville, IN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Schererville, Indiana as of March 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,449 and +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Schererville
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 Schererville
Compare Schererville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Porte | $689 |
| 2 | Richmond | $720 |
| 3 | New Castle | $730 |
| 4 | Crawfordsville | $731 |
| 5 | Angola | $740 |
| 6 | Marion | $740 |
| 7 | East Chicago | $770 |
| 8 | Logansport | $780 |
| 9 | Kokomo | $790 |
| 10 | Greencastle | $800 |
| 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 Schererville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Schererville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland, IN | 3.8 mi | $1,140 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Munster, IN | 5.4 mi | $1,190 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Gary, IN | 7.9 mi | $963 | $-157 (-14%) |
| Merrillville, IN | 8 mi | $1,190 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Lansing, IL | 8.7 mi | $1,360 | +$240 (+21%) |
| Chicago Heights, IL | 9.8 mi | $1,250 | +$130 (+12%) |
| Crown Point, IN | 10.4 mi | $1,140 | +$20 (+2%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 10.7 mi | $770 | $-350 (-31%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 11 mi | $1,270 | +$150 (+13%) |
| Dolton, IL | 14 mi | $1,710 | +$590 (+53%) |
| Lake Station, IN | 14.1 mi | $1,020 | $-100 (-9%) |
| Hobart, IN | 14.2 mi | $1,000 | $-120 (-11%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Schererville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Schererville?
As of March 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Schererville, Indiana is $1,120 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,449.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Schererville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,800 ($3,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Schererville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Schererville's 1-bedroom median of $1,120 is +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Schererville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 69 cities in Indiana with 1-bedroom data, Schererville ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Schererville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Gary ($963), East Chicago ($770), Lake Station ($1,020).