Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Evansville, IN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Evansville, IN rent slipped 5.2% year over year to a current median of $995/month. The year-over-year price change is modest, while month-to-month rent increased 1.5%.

  • Evansville is 47.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 219 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Evansville run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $782/month, and 2-bedrooms around $995/month. The 3-bedroom median is $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms rent for $1,422/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Ccia rents rose 57.5% year over year to $1,253/month, contrasting with the citywide 5.2% decline. Timber Park saw a 40.5% drop to $1,070/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Evansville.

Median rent

Median rent in Evansville

$995/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Evansville is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Evansville

219

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Evansville rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 Evansville, IN

Rent prices in Evansville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Evansville is $895, whereas a house costs $1,199. 1-bedroom apartments in Evansville run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

3%

25%

1 bedroom

$782

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$995

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,350

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,422

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$782

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,422

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

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$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Evansville, IN is 30% 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 & Services1% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health4% lower
Housing28% lower
Transportation5% higher
Utilities7% higher

Discover rentals in Evansville, IN

1204 S Lombard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Evansville

1204 S Lombard Ave

1204 S Lombard Ave, Evansville, IN 47714

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Naveen Pine Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

Naveen Pine Apartments

700 Chateau Dr, Evansville, IN 47715

2 beds

1 bath

$695

1228 S Roosevelt Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ross Center apartment for rent in Evansville

1228 S Roosevelt - 1

1228 S Roosevelt Dr #1, Evansville, IN 47714

2 beds

1 bath

$695

1404 Cody St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cedar Hall house for rent in Evansville

2 beds

1 bath

$699

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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 $995 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Evansville?

Average rent prices in Evansville have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Evansville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Evansville is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Evansville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Evansville are Jacobsville ($785/mo), Culver ($845/mo), and Ross Center ($900/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Evansville?

To comfortably afford rent in Evansville, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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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