Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Indianapolis, IN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.5% of gross income.
Indianapolis rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Indiana state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Indiana cities have lower median rent than Indianapolis, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Indianapolis, IN →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Indianapolis, IN?
Median rent in Indianapolis is $1,411 a month. A typical physical therapist in Indiana earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 18.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Indianapolis?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Indiana (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Indianapolis's current median rent is $1,411/mo, which leaves a $882/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Indianapolis?
At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Indiana works roughly 32 hours a month to cover Indianapolis's median rent of $1,411.
Where is rent cheaper than Indianapolis for a physical therapist?
Nearby Indiana cities with lower median rent include Portage ($1,410/mo), Hammond ($1,409/mo), Portage ($1,406/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.