Rent by ZIP · Elkhart County
Rent in Elkhart, IN 46517
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,170 (+10.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $938 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $870 | +2.3% | $801–979 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $890 | +12.4% | $900–1,100 | $829 ±$47 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,060 | +10.4% | $1,053–1,287 | $900 ±$171 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,390 | +5% | $1,314–1,606 | $1,179 ±$96 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,420 | +9.2% | $1,395–1,705 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Elkhart-Goshen, IN MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,253.
What renters pay in 46517
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46516 | Elkhart | $1,230 | $1,031 |
| 46514 | Elkhart | $1,320 | $1,060 |
| 46511 | Culver | $1,050 | $651 |
| 46510 | Claypool | $1,100 | $1,075 |
| 46524 | Etna Green | $1,030 | – |
| 46508 | Burket | $1,030 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Elkhart County, IN · All IN counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.