Rent in Ripley County, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$987$11,844 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,053 (+6.7%)How much rent can you afford in Ripley 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 Ripley 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 | $681 | $8,172 | $27,240 | $13.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $752 | $9,024 | $30,080 | $14.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $987 | $11,844 | $39,480 | $18.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,302 | $15,624 | $52,080 | $25.04/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,307 | $15,684 | $52,280 | $25.13/hr |
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Rent in Ripley County, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Ripley County, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,053 for a two-bedroom, up 6.7% from $987. A one-bedroom goes from $752 to $805, a studio from $681 to $788.
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 Ripley County, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $752 for a one-bedroom and $987 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,844 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 Ripley County, IN?
To keep a $987 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.98 an hour, or $39,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $752 takes $14.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ripley County, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $681, one bedroom $752, two $987, three $1,302 and four $1,307 a month.
Is rent affordable in Ripley County, IN?
For the typical household, earning $70,573 a year ($5,881 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $987 takes 16.8% 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: ($987 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.98 an hour.