Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
New Castle, IN

Median rent

Median rent in New Castle

$882/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Castle is $882 per month as of September 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,017 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Castle

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Castle rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 8% 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 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 $762, whereas a house costs $1,275. 1-bedroom apartments in New Castle run $745 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$850

17%

62%

1 bedroom

$697

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$1,299

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,400

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

62%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$697

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

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$882
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$957
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Castle, IN is 8% lower than the median rent in Anderson, IN.

Discover rentals in New Castle, IN

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

128-130 N. 16th - Photo 1 of 1

44m ago

8.3

Very good

128-130 N. 16th

128 N 16th St, New Castle, IN 47362

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.1

Very good

1410 South 19th Street

1410 S 19th St, New Castle, IN 47362

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

716 South 14th Street

716 S 14th St, New Castle, IN 47362

3 beds

1 bath

$975

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 $882 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Castle?

Average rent prices in New Castle have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does New Castle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Castle is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,017 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 $35,000/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?

February offers the best rental deals in New Castle, with rents running about 23% lower than October's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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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