Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Plainfield, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Plainfield

$1,791/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Plainfield is $1,791 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $109 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Plainfield

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Plainfield 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 Plainfield, IN

Average rent prices in Plainfield have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Plainfield, IN

Rent prices in Plainfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Plainfield is $1,464, whereas a house costs $2,007. 1-bedroom apartments in Plainfield run $1,436 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,385.

Listings

Studio

$850

14%

31%

1 bedroom

$1,350

8%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,850

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,575

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Plainfield and Avon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Plainfield

Median rent price$1,791
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Plainfield, IN is 10% lower than the median rent in Avon, IN.

Discover rentals in Plainfield, IN

Harpers Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

7.1

Very good

Harpers Crossing

311 Harpers Xing, Plainfield, IN 46168

1–3 beds

1 bath

$513–$1,350

Stanley Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

7.7

Very good

Stanley Terrace

451 N Vine St, Plainfield, IN 46168

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$590–$1,470

3603 Clarks Creek Rd #22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Plainfield

Residential, Plainfield, IN

3603 Clarks Creek Rd #22, Plainfield, IN 46168

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,154

Hunter Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Hunter Ridge Apartments

250 N East St, Plainfield, IN 46168

2 beds

1 bath

$1,230–$1,275

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Frequently asked questions for Plainfield, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Plainfield rental market.

How much is rent in Plainfield?

The average rent in Plainfield is $1,791 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Plainfield?

Average rent prices in Plainfield have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Plainfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Plainfield is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $109 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Plainfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Plainfield, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rental prices in Plainfield, running about 7.6% less than August peak rates, making it the most budget-friendly time to secure a lease.

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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