Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Indiana University Northwest, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Ellettsville

$1,609/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ellettsville is $1,609 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $291 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ellettsville

904

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ellettsville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Indiana University Northwest, IN

Average rent prices in Ellettsville have decreased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Indiana University Northwest, IN

Rent prices in Ellettsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ellettsville is $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,699. 1-bedroom apartments in Ellettsville run $1,065 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,549.

Listings

Studio

$1,299

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,060

-

17%

2 bedroom

$1,500

-

12%

3 bedroom

$2,099

-

10%

4 bedroom

$4,400

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,060

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Indiana University Northwest, 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.

Discover rentals in Indiana University Northwest, IN

713 W 12th - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

713 W 12th

713 W 12th St, Bloomington, IN 47404

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1002 N Jackson - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

1002 N Jackson

1002 N Jackson St, Bloomington, IN 47404

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3200 John Hinkle Place - KUnit K #K - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bloomington

3200 John Hinkle Place - K

3200 John Hinkle Place - KUnit K #K, Bloomington, IN 47408

3 beds

2 baths

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1005 N Rogers St #B3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Maple Heights apartment for rent in Bloomington

RESIDENTIAL FOR LEASE, One Story, Bloomington, IN

1005 N Rogers St #B3, Bloomington, IN 47404

1 bed

1 bath

$660

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Indiana University Northwest, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Ellettsville rental market.

How much is rent in Ellettsville?

The average rent in Ellettsville is $1,609 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ellettsville?

Average rent prices in Ellettsville have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Ellettsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ellettsville is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $291 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ellettsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Ellettsville, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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