1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Zionsville, IN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Zionsville, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $1,825 and +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Zionsville
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 Zionsville
Compare Zionsville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $604 |
| 2 | La Porte | $689 |
| 3 | Richmond | $720 |
| 4 | New Castle | $730 |
| 5 | Angola | $740 |
| 6 | Marion | $740 |
| 7 | Crawfordsville | $754 |
| 8 | East Chicago | $770 |
| 9 | Logansport | $780 |
| 10 | Kokomo | $790 |
| 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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Zionsville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Zionsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestown, IN | 4.2 mi | $1,530 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Westfield, IN | 8.5 mi | $1,350 | $-250 (-16%) |
| Carmel, IN | 10.7 mi | $1,527 | $-73 (-5%) |
| Brownsburg, IN | 10.8 mi | $1,290 | $-310 (-19%) |
| Lebanon, IN | 12.7 mi | $1,040 | $-560 (-35%) |
| Speedway, IN | 13.2 mi | $1,040 | $-560 (-35%) |
| Indianapolis, IN | 16.2 mi | $1,159 | $-441 (-28%) |
| Avon, IN | 17.3 mi | $1,370 | $-230 (-14%) |
| Noblesville, IN | 21.2 mi | $1,210 | $-390 (-24%) |
| Lawrence, IN | 21.4 mi | $1,385 | $-215 (-13%) |
| Plainfield, IN | 22 mi | $1,180 | $-420 (-26%) |
| Beech Grove, IN | 22.7 mi | $1,040 | $-560 (-35%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Zionsville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Zionsville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Zionsville, Indiana is $1,600 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $1,825.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Zionsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Zionsville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Zionsville's 1-bedroom median of $1,600 is +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Zionsville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 65 cities in Indiana with 1-bedroom data, Zionsville ranks #65 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Zionsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Whitestown ($1,530), Westfield ($1,350), Carmel ($1,527).