Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Lawrence, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Lawrence

$1,249/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lawrence is $1,249 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $701 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lawrence

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lawrence rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lawrence, IN

Average rent prices in Lawrence have decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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 Lawrence, IN

Rent prices in Lawrence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lawrence is $1,099, whereas a house costs $1,540. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $955.

Listings

Studio

$649

-

-

1 bedroom

$850

No Change

22%

2 bedroom

$997

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,399

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$1,000

8%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$649

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$997

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

43%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lawrence and Cicero by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lawrence

Median rent price$1,249
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,897
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lawrence, IN is 34% lower than the median rent in Cicero, IN.

Discover rentals in Lawrence, IN

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Marten Court

7852 Marten Court South, Lawrence, IN 46226

1–2 beds

1 bath

$699–$955

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Lawrence

Charming Lawrence Township Duplex!

7355 Westchester Dr, Lawrence, IN 46226

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Lawrence

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Frequently asked questions for Lawrence, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Lawrence rental market.

How much is rent in Lawrence?

The average rent in Lawrence is $1,249 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lawrence?

Average rent prices in Lawrence have decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.

How does Lawrence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lawrence is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $701 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lawrence?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence are Indian Lake ($1,419/mo), Oakland Hills At Geist ($1,599/mo), and Admirals Landing ($1,960/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lawrence?

To comfortably afford rent in Lawrence, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Lawrence offers excellent options for pet owners, with 73% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage makes it relatively easy to find suitable housing for residents with furry companions across the city's rental market.

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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