Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Valparaiso, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Valparaiso

$1,497/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Valparaiso is $1,497 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $402 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Valparaiso

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso, IN

Average rent prices in Valparaiso have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 Valparaiso, IN

Rent prices in Valparaiso vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Valparaiso is $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Valparaiso run $1,156 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,352.

Listings

Studio

$975

31%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,090

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,387

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,095

1%

23%

4 bedroom

$2,800

14%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,090

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,387

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

37%

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

Compare median rent prices in Valparaiso and Chesterton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Valparaiso

Median rent price$1,497
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Valparaiso, IN is 16% higher than the median rent in Chesterton, IN.

Discover rentals in Valparaiso, IN

Mayfield Valpo LLC - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.4

Very good

Mayfield Valpo LLC

156 Mayfield Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383

1–2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,145

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.
405 Roosevelt Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valparaiso

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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.
356 Mayfield Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Valparaiso

356 Mayfield Avenue - B, Valparaiso, IN, 46383

356 Mayfield Ave #B, Valparaiso, IN 46383

2 beds

1 bath

$1,145

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.
Windridge Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Windridge Village Apartments

502 Sturdy Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,227–$1,729

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Valparaiso, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Valparaiso rental market.

How much is rent in Valparaiso?

The average rent in Valparaiso is $1,497 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Valparaiso?

Average rent prices in Valparaiso have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Valparaiso rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Valparaiso is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $402 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Valparaiso?

To comfortably afford rent in Valparaiso, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the best rental deals in Valparaiso, with rents running about 9% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the year. If you're apartment hunting, timing your search for late spring could save you money compared to fall months.

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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