Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
New Castle, IN

Median rent

Median rent in New Castle

$847/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Castle is $847 per month as of October 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,052 less per month.

$0.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Castle

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Castle rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $745, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in New Castle run $722 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

293%

1808%

1 bedroom

$722

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,125

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,299

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,748

3%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

293%

Last year

1808%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$722

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,748

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

34%

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$847
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Castle, IN is 13% lower than the median rent in Anderson, IN.

Discover rentals in New Castle, IN

325 S 12th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Castle

325 S 12th St #2, New Castle, IN 47362

2 beds

1 bath

$750

1410 South 19th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1410 South 19th Street

1410 S 19th St, New Castle, IN 47362

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Price dropped

3d ago

8.3

Very good

716 South 14th Street

716 S 14th St, New Castle, IN 47362

3 beds

1 bath

$975

1352 Short St - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

House for rent in New Castle

1352 Short St., New Castle, IN

1352 Short St, New Castle, IN 47362

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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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 $847 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Castle?

Average rent prices in New Castle have decreased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does New Castle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Castle is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,052 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 $34,000/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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