Rent in LaGrange County, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$977$11,724 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,039 (+6.3%)How much rent can you afford in LaGrange 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 LaGrange 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 | $740 | $8,880 | $29,600 | $14.23/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $745 | $8,940 | $29,800 | $14.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $977 | $11,724 | $39,080 | $18.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,171 | $14,052 | $46,840 | $22.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,294 | $15,528 | $51,760 | $24.88/hr |
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Rent in LaGrange County, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in LaGrange County, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,039 for a two-bedroom, up 6.3% from $977. A one-bedroom goes from $745 to $794, a studio from $740 to $789.
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 LaGrange County, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $745 for a one-bedroom and $977 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,724 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 LaGrange County, IN?
To keep a $977 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.79 an hour, or $39,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $745 takes $14.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in LaGrange County, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $740, one bedroom $745, two $977, three $1,171 and four $1,294 a month.
Is rent affordable in LaGrange County, IN?
For the typical household, earning $84,487 a year ($7,041 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $977 takes 13.9% 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: ($977 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.79 an hour.