Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

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Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN

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Valpo Valparaiso Crusaders Private Lutheran Active Inclusive Service-Oriented Close-Knit Historic

Founded in 1859 by Methodists as one of the nation’s first coeducational colleges, Valparaiso University is an independent Lutheran institution where passion meets purpose. Valparaiso offers a thorough foundation in the liberal arts in addition to professional training and graduate study, helping students find their own paths to lifelong personal, spiritual, and professional growth.

Situated in Northwest Indiana, the city of Valparaiso features a wide variety of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent within close proximity to the Valpo campus. Access to U.S. 30 as well as Routes 2 and 49 makes commuting from campus simple.

Valpo is home to NCAA Division I Crusader athletics, over 100 co-curricular organizations, fraternities and sororities, community outreach opportunities, concerts, plays, and exhibitions, which all contribute to a vibrant campus atmosphere. The city of Valparaiso hosts plenty of fun community events and festivals, contains several breweries, and sits just south of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Cosmopolitan amenities aren’t too far either, with Chicago just an hour’s drive away.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Valparaiso, IN is $871 for a studio, $1,278 for one bedroom, $1,363 for two bedrooms, and $1,722 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valparaiso has increased by 8.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 465 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $871/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 744 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,278/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 972 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,363/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,216 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,722/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Union Center Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

413 Students

10
out of 10

Jackson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

315 Students

10
out of 10

Memorial Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

477 Students

9
out of 10

Cooks Corners Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

470 Students

8
out of 10

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

273 Students

8
out of 10

Washington Twp Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

439 Students

9
out of 10

Morgan Township Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

435 Students

9
out of 10

Benjamin Franklin Mid School

Public

Grades 6-8

821 Students

8
out of 10

Union Township Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

324 Students

8
out of 10

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

640 Students

7
out of 10

Wheeler High School

Public

Grades 9-12

434 Students

10
out of 10

Valparaiso High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,098 Students

9
out of 10

Washington Twp Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

439 Students

9
out of 10

Morgan Township Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

435 Students

9
out of 10

Boone Grove High School

Public

Grades 9-12

486 Students

7
out of 10

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