Rent in DeKalb County, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$960$11,520 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,023 (+6.6%)How much rent can you afford in DeKalb County, IN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in DeKalb County, IN by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $688 | $8,256 | $27,520 | $13.23/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $732 | $8,784 | $29,280 | $14.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $960 | $11,520 | $38,400 | $18.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,195 | $14,340 | $47,800 | $22.98/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,271 | $15,252 | $50,840 | $24.44/hr |
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Rent in DeKalb County, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in DeKalb County, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,023 for a two-bedroom, up 6.6% from $960. A one-bedroom goes from $732 to $814, a studio from $688 to $765.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in DeKalb County, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $732 for a one-bedroom and $960 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,520 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in DeKalb County, IN?
To keep a $960 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.46 an hour, or $38,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $732 takes $14.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in DeKalb County, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $688, one bedroom $732, two $960, three $1,195 and four $1,271 a month.
Is rent affordable in DeKalb County, IN?
For the typical household, earning $74,331 a year ($6,194 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $960 takes 15.5% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($960 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.46 an hour.