City Report · IN

Brownsburg

Pop. 31,215·9th most expensive in Indiana·Brownsburg rents are up 8.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,949/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
-$13
Falling (Monthly)
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Brownsburg · $1,949
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
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
$1,949/mo
Expected by trend
$2,030/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$1,960
4 BR+
$2,390
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,510/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,949 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,388/yr
At $1,949/mo median
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Rents are climbing (8.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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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

2022 vs 2026

How Brownsburg, IN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,632 → $1,949
up 19.4%
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

Five years ago, renters in Brownsburg, IN paid around $1,632 a month. That figure now sits near $1,949, up 19.4% from the 2022 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $93,147 in 2021 to $102,235 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Brownsburg, IN adding about 2,795 residents over the five-year window, up 9.8% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Brownsburg, IN market of 2022.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Brownsburg is $1,949/mo as of August 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 8.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brownsburg an affordable city for renters?

Brownsburg is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,949/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 $1,949/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 8.2% over the past year as of August 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 #9 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,949/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brownsburg?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brownsburg ($1,949/mo): Speedway ($1,636/mo), Plainfield ($1,743/mo), Zionsville ($1,840/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 $1,949/mo is $13 (1%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Indiana, it ranks #9 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,949/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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