What is the average apartment size in Hammond?

The average size for a Hammond, IN apartment is 788 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Hammond?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Hammond is $1,237 per month, a 7.01% increase from last years average of $1,156.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Hammond?

In Hammond, studios rent for $860 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,133 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,331 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,662 per month

What is the average apartment size in Hammond?

The typical apartment in Hammond offers about 788 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Hammond?

Studio apartments in Hammond average 345 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 636 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 925 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,119 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hammond?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Hammond include Hessville ($1,119/month), Central Hammond ($1,288/month), and Woodmar ($1,299/month), all below the citywide average of $1,237.

Hammond, IN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hammond?

The typical rent budget in Hammond ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 75% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hammond?

In Hammond, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hammond is $1,237, a 7.01% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,156.

Studio Apartments at $860 offer the most budget-friendly option with 345 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 636 square feet for $1,133, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,331 offer 925 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,119 sq ft) for $1,662, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hammond, IN

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,237	788 sq. ft.
Studio	$860	345 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,133	636 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,331	925 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,662	1,119 sq. ft.

Hammond, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Hammond, IN have increased by 7.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,156 to $1,237.

What's the typical rent budget in Hammond, IN?

The largest share of rentals in Hammond, IN (75%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hammond, IN?

11,025 or 37% of the households in Hammond, IN are renter-occupied while 18,394 or 63% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Hammond?

Hessville $1,119/month

Central Hammond $1,288/month

Woodmar $1,299/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,237/month.

Average Rent in Hammond, IN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Woodmar	$1,299
Central Hammond	$1,288
Hessville	$1,119

Hammond | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Central Hammond is 15% higher than in Hessville

$1,288

Central Hammond rent is 4% higher than Hammond average

Average Rent $1,288

$1,119

Hessville rent is 10% lower than Hammond average

Average Rent $1,119

How Hammond Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hammond	$1,237
Indianapolis	$1,252
Jeffersonville	$1,240
Greenwood	$1,369
New Albany	$1,121
Bloomington	$1,631
Noblesville	$1,545
Carmel	$1,658
Fishers	$1,646
Fort Wayne	$1,143
Lafayette	$1,198
Merrillville	$1,370
Riverdale, IL	$1,107
Tinley Park, IL	$1,931
Lansing, IL	$1,250
Hobart, IN	$1,346
Crown Point, IN	$1,664
Matteson, IL	$2,406
Oak Forest, IL	$1,342
Oak Lawn, IL	$1,200
Park Forest, IL	$1,521

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Hammond apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.