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Brownsburg

Pop. 31,215·6th most expensive in Indiana·Brownsburg rents are up 7.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,954/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$24
Rising (Monthly)
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Brownsburg · $1,954
More expensive than 58% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$1,960
4 BR+
$2,390
Research median
$1,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 30, 2026

Annual cost
$23,448/yr
At $1,954/mo median
Market timing
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Rent Reality Score
58/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 4% below what Brownsburg's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,954/mo
Expected by trend
$2,032/mo
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brownsburg, IN is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,215
Median income
$102,235
Median age
36.1
Renters
24.9%
Age distribution
27.3%
20.7%
27.7%
12.9%
Under 1827.3%
18–3420.7%
35–5427.7%
55–6411.3%
65+12.9%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
78.6%
12.9%
White78.6%
Black12.9%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian1.1%
Other2%
Education (25+)
21.3%
27%
46.8%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+46.8%
Housing tenure
75.1%
24.9%
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Brownsburg, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,147 → $102,235
up 9.8%
Population
28,420 → 31,215
up 9.8%
Renter share
26.1% → 24.9%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
47.5% → 46.8%
-0.7 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.1
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $93,147 in 2021 to $102,235 more recently. Census counts show Brownsburg, IN adding about 2,795 residents over the five-year window, up 9.8% on net.

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About renting in Brownsburg, IN

Last updated: May 30, 2026

The median rent in Brownsburg is $1,954/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,120/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,510/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,290/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,960/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($102,235/yr), Brownsburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brownsburg an affordable city for renters?

Brownsburg is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,954/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($102,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brownsburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Brownsburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,954/mo in Brownsburg. The local median household income is $102,235/yr, meaning the typical Brownsburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brownsburg?

Rent in Brownsburg has increased 7.7% over the past year as of May 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Brownsburg rent compare to other cities in Indiana?

Brownsburg is one of the pricier cities in Indiana for rent, ranking #6 out of 64 tracked cities at $1,954/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brownsburg?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brownsburg ($1,954/mo): Speedway ($1,601/mo), Plainfield ($1,745/mo), Zionsville ($1,800/mo).

What percentage of Brownsburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.9% of Brownsburg households are renters, while 75.1% are owner-occupied. Brownsburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brownsburg rent compare to the national average?

Brownsburg's median rent of $1,954/mo is $24 (1%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within Indiana, it ranks #6 out of 64 tracked cities.
Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,954/mo, rent takes ~23% of Brownsburg's median household income ($102,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brownsburg 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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