Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Hammond, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Hammond

$1,329/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hammond is $1,329 per month as of August 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $596 less per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hammond

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hammond rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hammond, IN

Average rent prices in Hammond have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Hammond, IN

Rent prices in Hammond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hammond is $1,222, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Hammond run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$825

6%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,000

5%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,362

1%

28%

3 bedroom

$1,595

6%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,300

5%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,362

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

30%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hammond and Alsip by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hammond

Median rent price$1,329
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,597
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hammond, IN is 17% lower than the median rent in Alsip, IL.

Discover rentals in Hammond, IN

5617/5619 Hohman Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

5617/5619 Hohman Ave

5617 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

258 Carroll St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

258 Carroll St

258 Carroll St, Hammond, IN 46320

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3 Waltham St #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hammond

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Condo for rent

Available Aug 17

5417 Wood Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

5417 Wood Ave.

5417 Wood Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hammond, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Hammond rental market.

How much is rent in Hammond?

The average rent in Hammond is $1,329 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hammond?

Average rent prices in Hammond have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Hammond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hammond is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $596 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hammond?

To comfortably afford rent in Hammond, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rents in Hammond while October sees the highest prices, with roughly a 20% difference between peak and off-peak periods. Searching in March could result in better deals compared to fall 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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