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Average Rent in Hammond, IN

4 apartment buildings, 44 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$1,520/mo

median $1,499

-1% vs last month

Cheapest

$1,072/mo

Hammond Elderly Housing

Properties

4

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Units

44

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Hammond, IN.

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$1,360
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Hammond, IN $1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 Jul 16Jul 23Jul 30Aug 6Aug 13

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Hammond, IN Rent Prices

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Hammond, IN Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Hammond, IN is $1,520 per month, based on 44 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,072 at Hammond Elderly Housing to $2,090 at Douglas Pointe Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,357/mo $1,341/mo 2
1 Bed $1,449/mo $1,072/mo 21
2 Bed $1,555/mo $1,100/mo 19
3 Bed $2,090/mo $2,090/mo 2

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Market Context

Who rents in Hammond, IN, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Hammond, IN averages $1,449/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,555/mo. At the local median household income of $53,950, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Hammond, IN at $1,089/mo. The current tracked market average runs 40% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Hammond, IN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hammond, IN?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$61,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,520/mo.

Comfortable income

$73,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,072/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.

Median household income in Hammond, IN is $53,950 , about 26% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Hammond, IN

Overall prices in Hammond, IN runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Hammond, IN's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,520
Utilities $477
Groceries $563
Transportation $1,138
Healthcare $555
Other goods and services $888
Estimated total $5,141/mo

Population

77,098

Median household income

$53,950

Census median rent

$1,089/mo

Rent as % of income

31.0%

Median age

37.1

Mean commute

25 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Indiana

How Hammond, IN rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Hammond, IN 30-Day Change Properties
Fishers, IN $1,858 +22% -4.3% 13
Carmel, IN $1,680 +11% -4.3% 12
Greenwood, IN $1,421 -7% -1.2% 11
Bloomington, IN $1,629 +7% +2.4% 10
Westfield, IN $1,803 +19% +5.8% 10
Indianapolis, IN $1,909 +26% -10.6% 9

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hammond, IN?

The average rent in Hammond, IN is $1,520 per month, based on 44 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Hammond, IN?

The median asking rent in Hammond, IN is $1,499 per month, computed from 44 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,520/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hammond, IN?

The lowest available rent in Hammond, IN starts at $1,072 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hammond, IN?

1-bedroom apartments in Hammond, IN average $1,449/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,072/mo across 21 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hammond, IN?

2-bedroom apartments in Hammond, IN average $1,555/mo. Units start from $1,100/mo across 19 units currently listed.

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