Rent in La Porte, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,152$13,824 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,245 (+8.1%)How much rent can you afford in La Porte, IN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in La Porte, 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 | $874 | $10,488 | $34,960 | $16.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $953 | $11,436 | $38,120 | $18.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,152 | $13,824 | $46,080 | $22.15/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,454 | $17,448 | $58,160 | $27.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,680 | $20,160 | $67,200 | $32.31/hr |
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Living and working in La Porte, IN
Rent in La Porte, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in La Porte, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,245 for a two-bedroom, up 8.1% from $1,152. A one-bedroom goes from $953 to $1,031, a studio from $874 to $963.
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 La Porte, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $953 for a one-bedroom and $1,152 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,824 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 La Porte, IN?
To keep a $1,152 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.15 an hour, or $46,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $953 takes $18.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in La Porte, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $874, one bedroom $953, two $1,152, three $1,454 and four $1,680 a month.
Is rent affordable in La Porte, IN?
For the typical household, earning $59,307 a year ($4,942 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,152 takes 23.3% 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: ($1,152 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.15 an hour.