Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Elkhart, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Elkhart rent stands today
Elkhart, IN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,070/month. Month over month, rents cooled 4.2%, reflecting a recent pullback from the peak of $1,120/month two months ago.
Compared to national trends
Elkhart sits 43.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The total rentals number is 71, which is a relatively small inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Elkhart rent for $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $895/month, 2-bedrooms at the city median of $1,070/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,272/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,795/month. This range covers the full spectrum of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Riverside and Indiana neighborhoods saw rents rise by 51.2% and 61.9% year over year to $1,285 and $1,255/month respectively. This contrasts with the citywide flat trend, showing localized strength in these areas.
Median rent
Median rent in Elkhart
$1,070/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Elkhart is $1,070 per month as of September 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $830 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elkhart
71
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elkhart rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elkhart, IN
Average rent prices in Elkhart have decreased by 4% 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
Elkhart, IN
Rent prices in Elkhart vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elkhart is $950, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Elkhart run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 |  9% | 277% | |
1 bedroom | $895 |  1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,070 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,272 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 1% | 68% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bower | $1,119 | |
Downtown Elkhart | $1,168 | |
Goshen Ave | $982 | |
Grant | $1,052 | |
Indiana | $1,254 | |
Lexington River Bend | $950 | |
Miles | $965 | |
Tipton Area | $1,061 | |
West Central | $900 | |
Woodlawn | $977 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,050 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $2,000 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
277%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,070
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,272
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
68%
West Central
Average rent
$900
Downtown Elkhart
Average rent
$1,168
Tipton Area
Average rent
$1,061
Indiana
Average rent
$1,254
Bower
Average rent
$1,119
Miles
Average rent
$965
Goshen Ave
Average rent
$982
Woodlawn
Average rent
$977
Grant
Average rent
$1,052
Lexington River Bend
Average rent
$950
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Elkhart and Cassopolis by all bedroom counts and property types.
Elkhart
44%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elkhart, IN is 3% lower than the median rent in Cassopolis, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,100
14%$1,202
$1,150
14%$1,450
41%$1,150
$1,442
9%$895
$1,202
15%$1,320
$1,295
4%$1,271
11%$895
23%Cost of living in Elkhart, IN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 23% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Elkhart, IN
5d+ ago
Downtown Elkhart house for rent in Elkhart
401 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN 46516
Studio
0 baths
$400
House for rent
5d+ ago
West Central apartment for rent in Elkhart
601 W Franklin St #D, Elkhart, IN 46516
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1106 N Michigan St, Elkhart, IN 46514
2 beds
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
1d ago
230 W Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46516
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Elkhart house for rent in Elkhart
230 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516
Studio
0 baths
$9,683
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elkhart
631 County Road 17, Elkhart, IN 46516
Studio
0 baths
$9,376
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elkhart
23119 Us Highway 33, Elkhart, IN 46517
Studio
0 baths
$8,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Miles house for rent in Elkhart
701 Randolph St, Elkhart, IN 46514
Studio
0 baths
$3,500
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
318 South Elkhart Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$840–$2,235
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2002 Raintree Dr, Elkhart, IN 46514
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$1,629
Apartment for rent
1d ago
58720 Vista Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,068
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
2d ago
Verified
318 South Elkhart Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$840–$2,235
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2002 Raintree Dr, Elkhart, IN 46514
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$1,629
Apartment for rent
19h ago
625 Simpson Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516
2 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$1,240
Apartment for rent
23h ago
310 Division St, Elkhart, IN 46516
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
419 W Marion St, Elkhart, IN 46516
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Tipton Area apartment for rent in Elkhart
420 Middlebury St #2, Elkhart, IN 46516
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
2d ago
West Central apartment for rent in Elkhart
509 W Marion St #B, Elkhart, IN 46516
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Frequently asked questions for Elkhart, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Elkhart rental market.
How much is rent in Elkhart?
The average rent in Elkhart is $1,070 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elkhart?
Average rent prices in Elkhart have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Elkhart rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elkhart is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $830 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Elkhart?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Elkhart are West Central ($900/mo), Lexington River Bend ($950/mo), and Miles ($965/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elkhart?
To comfortably afford rent in Elkhart, you'd need to earn approximately $43,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Elkhart?
February offers the best rental deals in Elkhart with the lowest prices of the year, while June sees peak pricing with roughly 14% higher rents than the off-season.
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).