What is the average apartment size in Elkhart?

The average size for a Elkhart, IN apartment is 844 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Elkhart?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Elkhart is $1,109 per month, a 6.59% increase from last year’s average of $1,041.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Elkhart?

In Elkhart, studios rent for $734 per month, one-bedroom units average $985 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,199 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,233 per month

What is the average apartment size in Elkhart?

The typical apartment in Elkhart offers about 844 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Elkhart?

Studio apartments in Elkhart average 318 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 663 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 959 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,182 sq. ft.

Elkhart, IN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Elkhart?

The typical rent budget in Elkhart ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Elkhart?

In Elkhart, 47% of households rent while 53% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Elkhart is $1,109, a 6.59% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,041.

Studio Apartments at $734 offer the most budget-friendly option with 318 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 663 square feet for $985, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,199 offer 959 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,182 sq ft) for $1,233, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Elkhart, IN

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,109	844 sq. ft.
Studio	$734	318 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$985	663 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,199	959 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,233	1,182 sq. ft.

Elkhart, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Elkhart, IN have increased by 6.59% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,041 to $1,109.

What's the typical rent budget in Elkhart, IN?

The largest share of rentals in Elkhart, IN (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Elkhart, IN?

10,261 or 47% of the households in Elkhart, IN are renter-occupied while 11,432 or 53% are owner-occupied.

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How Elkhart Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Elkhart	$1,109
Indianapolis	$1,250
Evansville	$1,024
Bloomington	$1,595
Fort Wayne	$1,126
New Albany	$1,114
Lafayette	$1,168
Jeffersonville	$1,223
South Bend	$1,343
Greenwood	$1,372
Hammond	$1,224
Mishawaka, IN	$1,314
Warsaw, IN	$1,259
Niles, MI	$935
Goshen, IN	$1,224
Plymouth, IN	$927

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Elkhart apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.