Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Lawrence, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Lawrence

$1,199/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lawrence is $1,199 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $741 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lawrence

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lawrence rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Lawrence, IN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Lawrence, IN

Average rent prices in Lawrence have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 $969, whereas a house costs $1,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawrence run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $955.

Listings

Studio

$665

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,024

No Change

41%

2 bedroom

$1,210

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,300

22%

33%

4 bedroom

$1,600

40%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$665

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,024

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,210

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

24%

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$1,199
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,567
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lawrence, IN is 23% lower than the median rent in Cicero, IN.

Discover rentals in Lawrence, IN

7355 Westchester Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lawrence

Charming Lawrence Township Duplex!

7355 Westchester Dr, Lawrence, IN 46226

3 beds

1 bath

$1,185

House for rent

7350 Twin Beech Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Lawrence

House for rent

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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 $1,199 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lawrence?

Average rent prices in Lawrence have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does Lawrence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lawrence is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $741 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lawrence?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lawrence are Indian Lake ($1,529/mo), Oakland Hills At Geist ($1,703/mo), and Admirals Landing ($1,900/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lawrence?

To comfortably afford rent in Lawrence, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, Lawrence welcomes pet owners with 67% of rental apartments accommodating pets. With an average of 15 listings available monthly, this works out to about 10 pet-friendly options each 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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