Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
New Castle, IN

Median rent

Median rent in New Castle

$695/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Castle is $695 per month as of July 2026. This is 64% below the national average rent, or $1,250 less per month.

$0.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Castle

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Castle 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 New Castle, IN

Average rent prices in New Castle have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 New Castle, IN

Rent prices in New Castle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Castle is $685, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in New Castle run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$625

65%

-

1 bedroom

$650

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,025

8%

24%

3 bedroom

$1,275

8%

14%

4 bedroom

$1,224

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

65%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,224

Last 30 days

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in New Castle and Anderson by all bedroom counts and property types.

New Castle

Median rent price$695
decreased by64%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$984
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Castle, IN is 29% lower than the median rent in Anderson, IN.

Discover rentals in New Castle, IN

316 Glenwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Castle

MANUFACTURED - New Castle, IN

316 Glenwood Dr, New Castle, IN 47362

3 beds

2 baths

$505

Apartment for rent

1210 S 25th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Castle

1210 South 25th Street - New Castle - 1

1210 S 25th St #1, New Castle, IN 47362

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Available Jun 23

300 S 12th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in New Castle

300 S 12th St #1, New Castle, IN 47362

2 beds

1 bath

$825

House for rent

Available Jul 21

Imperial Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Imperial Apartments

126 N 10th St, New Castle, IN 47362

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for New Castle, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the New Castle rental market.

How much is rent in New Castle?

The average rent in New Castle is $695 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Castle?

Average rent prices in New Castle have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does New Castle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Castle is 64% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in New Castle?

To comfortably afford rent in New Castle, you'd need to earn approximately $28,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in New Castle?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in New Castle average around $670/month and two-bedrooms approximately $930/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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