Average Rent in Elkhart, IN and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Elkhart, IN

Average rent prices in Elkhart have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $977, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Elkhart run $870 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,090.


Studio	$2,495	170%	230%
1 bedroom	$872	1%	6%
2 bedroom	$1,091	6%	9%
3 bedroom	$1,326	3%	4%
4 bedroom	$2,800	1%	6%

		Listings
Baker Park	$1,250
Christiana Creek	$1,147
Downtown Elkhart	$1,250
East Jackson	$1,250
Impact	$1,129
Lexington River Bend	$1,195
Miles	$1,648
Sherman	$1,352
Tipton Area	$1,050
West Central	$1,200


Apartments	$977	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,100	16%	-
Houses	$2,000	54%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

170%

Last year

230%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$872

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,091

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,326

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,100

43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$963

50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elkhart, IN is 14% higher than the median rent in Cassopolis, MI.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,132

$1,250

$1,633

$1,450

$1,409

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$1,100

$1,295

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$2,095

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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

SINGLE_FAMILY - Elkhart, IN

401 S 2nd St, Elkhart, IN 46516

Studio

0 baths

$400

House for rent

1d ago

Very good

401 West Marion Street

401 W Marion St, Elkhart, IN 46516

1 bed

1 bath

$650–$775

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Sherman condo for rent in Elkhart

520 Sherman St.

520 Sherman St #2, Elkhart, IN 46516

2 beds

1 bath

$810

Condo for rent

1d ago

Very good

323 Sherman St

323 Sherman St, Elkhart, IN 46516

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Impact apartment for rent in Elkhart

1722 10th St - B

1722 10th St #B, Elkhart, IN 46516

3 beds

1 bath

$995

$895

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

5d+ ago

Tipton Area apartment for rent in Elkhart

711 McDonald St - 2

711 Mcdonald St #2, Elkhart, IN 46516

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available May 26

Avalon Woods Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

57m ago

8.3

Very good

Avalon Woods Apartment Homes

1504 Locust St, Elkhart, IN 46514

1–2 beds

1 bath

$915–$1,090

Apartment for rent

The Retreat Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.5

Very good

The Retreat Apartment Homes

2801 Toledo Rd, Elkhart, IN 46516

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$972–$1,352

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,100 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elkhart?

Average rent prices in Elkhart have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Elkhart rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elkhart is 43% 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 Tipton Area ($1,050/mo), Impact ($1,129/mo), and Christiana Creek ($1,147/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elkhart?

To comfortably afford rent in Elkhart, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Elkhart?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Elkhart average around $820/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,160/month.

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).