At $2,117/mo, rent takes about 62% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,117 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
12-month history
Last updated: October 17, 2026
What the numbers show
Rent in Indiana changed +189.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 114 Pennsylvania cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.6%.
Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.
30% of the median household income ($40,857) is $1,021 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($910); a 3-bedroom is $1,230.
Johnstown, 20 miles away, rents for 58% less ($896/mo), about $14,700 a year in savings.
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Indiana. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
Indiana, PA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 48.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Indiana, PA has changed in 5 years
On the earnings side, the typical household in Indiana, PA now reports about $40,857, up from $34,724 in 2021. The population has grown by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 13,573 residents to roughly 14,212. Renters now make up 55.3% of households, compared with 57.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 48.9% of adults here, versus 52.6% in 2021.
Discussions about Indiana
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in Indiana on your salary?
At $2,117/mo, how Indiana rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
Indiana rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in Indiana. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in Indiana
Last updated: October 17, 2026
The median rent in Indiana is $2,117/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $800/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,230/mo.
At 62% of local median household income ($40,857/yr), Indiana ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 189.2% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do you need to rent in Indiana?
Is rent going up or down in Indiana?
How does Indiana rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Indiana?
At $2,117/mo, rent takes ~62% of Indiana's median household income ($40,857/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for Indiana.
No discussions yet.