Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Evansville, IN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Evansville rent stands today

    Evansville, IN rent climbed modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Renters are paying $48 more per month than last year, with month-to-month rent unchanged recently.

  • Evansville sits 48.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value in Indiana.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Evansville run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $795/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,310/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,595/month. The inventory is weighted toward 1- and 2-bedroom units, which make up over 66% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Ccia neighborhood saw rents rise 67.6% year over year to $1,295/month, contrasting with the citywide modest climb. Meanwhile, Lincoln Bellemeade rents fell 30.8% to $830/month, showing notable local divergence.

Median rent

Median rent in Evansville

$1,000/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Evansville is $1,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $930 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Evansville

207

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

33%

45%

1 bedroom

$795

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,309

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,595

1%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

45%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,309

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

35%

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$1,000
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Evansville, IN is 20% 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

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Mary Street Apartments*

1010 1012/1 Mary St, Evansville, IN 47710

1–2 beds

1 bath

$550–$675

Apartment for rent

507 S Evans Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Old Erie apartment for rent in Evansville

507 S Evans Ave #B, Evansville, IN 47713

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

1014 Mary St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Jacobsville apartment for rent in Evansville

Mary Street Apartments* - 1-1014

1014 Mary St, Evansville, IN 47710

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 30

Naveen Pine Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Naveen Pine Apartments

700 Chateau Dr, Evansville, IN 47715

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,000 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Evansville?

Average rent prices in Evansville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $930 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Evansville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Evansville are Jacobsville ($845/mo), Culver ($850/mo), and Blackfords's Grove ($875/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Evansville average around $860/month and two-bedrooms approximately $990/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).

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