Rent in Vanderburgh County, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,113$13,356 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,127 (+1.3%)How much rent can you afford in Vanderburgh 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 Vanderburgh 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 | $853 | $10,236 | $34,120 | $16.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $10,320 | $34,400 | $16.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,113 | $13,356 | $44,520 | $21.40/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $16,440 | $54,800 | $26.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,539 | $18,468 | $61,560 | $29.60/hr |
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Rent in Vanderburgh County, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Vanderburgh County, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,127 for a two-bedroom, up 1.3% from $1,113. A one-bedroom goes from $860 to $872, a studio from $853 to $866.
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 Vanderburgh County, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $860 for a one-bedroom and $1,113 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,356 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 Vanderburgh County, IN?
To keep a $1,113 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.40 an hour, or $44,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $860 takes $16.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Vanderburgh County, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $853, one bedroom $860, two $1,113, three $1,370 and four $1,539 a month.
Is rent affordable in Vanderburgh County, IN?
For the typical household, earning $61,648 a year ($5,137 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,113 takes 21.7% 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: ($1,113 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.40 an hour.