Rent in Porter County, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,317$15,804 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,429 (+8.5%)How much rent can you afford in Porter 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 Porter 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 | $959 | $11,508 | $38,360 | $18.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,082 | $12,984 | $43,280 | $20.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,317 | $15,804 | $52,680 | $25.33/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,612 | $19,344 | $64,480 | $31.00/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,744 | $20,928 | $69,760 | $33.54/hr |
Cost of living in Porter County, IN: income, prices and a budget →
Living and working in Porter County, IN
Rent in Porter County, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Porter County, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,429 for a two-bedroom, up 8.5% from $1,317. A one-bedroom goes from $1,082 to $1,176, a studio from $959 to $1,117.
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 Porter County, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,082 for a one-bedroom and $1,317 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,804 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 Porter County, IN?
To keep a $1,317 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.33 an hour, or $52,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,082 takes $20.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Porter County, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $959, one bedroom $1,082, two $1,317, three $1,612 and four $1,744 a month.
Is rent affordable in Porter County, IN?
For the typical household, earning $87,972 a year ($7,331 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,317 takes 18% 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: ($1,317 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.33 an hour.