Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Carmel, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Carmel rent stands today
Carmel, IN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,120/month. Renters are paying $68 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Carmel runs 11.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a small total rental inventory of 58 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Carmel rent for around $1,470/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,697/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,165/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,568/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,900/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Carmel
$2,120/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Carmel is $2,120 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $220 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carmel
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carmel rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carmel, IN
Average rent prices in Carmel have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Carmel, IN
Rent prices in Carmel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carmel is $1,801, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Carmel run $1,703 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,190.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,470 |  2% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,697 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,165 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,568 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 |  10% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brookshire | $2,121 | |
Haverstick | $1,850 | |
Mohawk Crossing | $2,025 | |
Plum Creek | $1,867 | |
Prairie View | $2,199 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,801 | 1% | 7% | |
Condos | $2,079 | 6% | 3% | |
Houses | $2,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $466 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,470
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,697
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,165
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,568
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
5%
Brookshire
Average rent
$2,121
Plum Creek
Average rent
$1,867
Prairie View
Average rent
$2,199
Mohawk Crossing
Average rent
$2,025
Haverstick
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$1,801
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,079
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$466
The table above reflects average rent prices in Carmel, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Carmel, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carmel and Avon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carmel
12%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carmel, IN is 6% higher than the median rent in Avon, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$2,104
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4%Discover rentals in Carmel, IN
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmel
209 Lark Dr, Carmel, IN 46032
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carmel
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
1h ago
2223 E 151st St, Carmel, IN 46033
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,272–$2,580
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carmel
12863 Tradd St #1A, Carmel, IN 46032
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
728 Pawnee Rd #200, Carmel, IN 46032
3 beds
3 baths
$6,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carmel
14459 Bishop Birch Pl, Carmel, IN 46074
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,300
House for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Carmel
925 Veterans Way #307, Carmel, IN 46032
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
2d ago
13111 Old Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,548–$3,444
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1225 Veterans Way, Carmel, IN 46032
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,496–$10,649
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
728 Pawnee Rd #200, Carmel, IN 46032
3 beds
3 baths
$6,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 31
8h ago
11325 Springmill Rd, Carmel, IN 46032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$3,043
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
110 Bryn Mawr Ln, Carmel, IN 46032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,769–$2,099
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1225 Veterans Way, Carmel, IN 46032
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,496–$10,649
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,306
Price dropped $415Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,491
Price dropped $180Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 7
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,706
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 17
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,306
Price dropped $415Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,491
Price dropped $180Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,706
Price dropped $395Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 16
8h ago
11325 Springmill Rd, Carmel, IN 46032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$3,043
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Carmel, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Carmel rental market.
How much is rent in Carmel?
The average rent in Carmel is $2,120 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carmel?
Average rent prices in Carmel have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Carmel rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carmel is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $220 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carmel?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carmel are Haverstick ($1,850/mo), Plum Creek ($1,867/mo), and Mohawk Crossing ($2,025/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carmel?
To comfortably afford rent in Carmel, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carmel?
Based on our July 2026 rent data, February offers the lowest rents in Carmel while June sees the highest, with approximately a 4.7% difference between these months. October also experiences less overall demand compared to the competitive May market.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).