Studio Apartment Rent in Zionsville, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Zionsville, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,825 and +8% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Zionsville
Compare Zionsville'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 | $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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Zionsville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Zionsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestown, IN | 4.2 mi | $1,330 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Westfield, IN | 8.5 mi | $1,180 | $-210 (-15%) |
| Carmel, IN | 10.7 mi | $1,327 | $-63 (-5%) |
| Brownsburg, IN | 10.8 mi | $1,120 | $-270 (-19%) |
| Lebanon, IN | 12.7 mi | $890 | $-500 (-36%) |
| Speedway, IN | 13.2 mi | $890 | $-500 (-36%) |
| Indianapolis, IN | 16.2 mi | $1,003 | $-387 (-28%) |
| Avon, IN | 17.3 mi | $1,190 | $-200 (-14%) |
| Noblesville, IN | 21.2 mi | $1,050 | $-340 (-24%) |
| Lawrence, IN | 21.4 mi | $1,205 | $-185 (-13%) |
| Plainfield, IN | 22 mi | $1,030 | $-360 (-26%) |
| Beech Grove, IN | 22.7 mi | $890 | $-500 (-36%) |
Studio rent in Zionsville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Zionsville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Zionsville, Indiana is $1,390 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,825.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Zionsville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,600 ($4,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Zionsville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Zionsville's studio median of $1,390 is +8% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Zionsville rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 63 cities in Indiana with studio data, Zionsville ranks #63 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Zionsville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Whitestown ($1,330), Westfield ($1,180), Carmel ($1,327).