Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Evansville, IN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Evansville rent stands today

    Evansville, IN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,022/month. Month over month, rents increased 4.5%.

  • Evansville is 46.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 226 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $2,079/month, 1-bedrooms for $780/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,500/month in Evansville. This range covers the main bedroom tiers available to renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent at a median of $1,195/month while apartments rent for $950/month. Apartments make up 53.1% of total rentals, reflecting the inventory composition by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Evansville

$1,022/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Evansville is $1,022 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $878 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Evansville

226

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Evansville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Evansville, IN

Average rent prices in Evansville have increased 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 Evansville, IN

Rent prices in Evansville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Evansville is $950, whereas a house costs $1,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Evansville run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,005.

Listings

Studio

$2,079

8%

136%

1 bedroom

$780

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,079

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

136%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$780

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Evansville, 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 Evansville, IN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Evansville and Boonville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Evansville

Median rent price$1,022
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,269
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Evansville, IN is 19% lower than the median rent in Boonville, IN.

Cost of living in Evansville, 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 & Services4% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health7% lower
Housing29% lower
Transportation5% higher
Utilities8% higher

Discover rentals in Evansville, IN

Naveen Pine Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

Naveen Pine Apartments

700 Chateau Dr, Evansville, IN 47715

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1513 Lincoln Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln - Bellemeade apartment for rent in Evansville

RESIDENTIAL FOR LEASE, One Story, Evansville, IN

1513 Lincoln Ave #B, Evansville, IN 47714

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Wedgewood - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Wedgewood

1127 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47714

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1510 Southeast Riverside Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

1510 Southeast Riverside Drive

1510 Se Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47713

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Evansville, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Evansville rental market.

How much is rent in Evansville?

The average rent in Evansville is $1,022 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Evansville?

Average rent prices in Evansville have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Evansville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Evansville is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $878 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Evansville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Evansville are Jacobsville ($900/mo), Culver ($910/mo), and Ross Center ($920/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Evansville?

To comfortably afford rent in Evansville, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents but higher competition, while December provides more negotiating power with landlords and less overall demand. June sees the highest rents with approximately 7.5% difference between peak and low months.

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).

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