How much does it cost to rent in Granger, IN?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Granger, IN is $2,024. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Granger cheaper than other Indiana cities?

Granger is one of the pricier cities in Indiana, ranking #4 out of 65 cities tracked at $2,024/mo.

When was Granger rent data last updated?

Granger rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Granger

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Pop. 30,321·4th most expensive in Indiana·Granger rents are up 15.1% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,024/mo

Year-over-Year

+15.1%

Month-over-Month

+4.8%

vs US Median

+$59

Rising (Monthly)

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Granger · $2,024

More expensive than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

20% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,024/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$81,000/yr

Local median income

$123,318/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Granger's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,070

1 BR

$1,310

2 BR

$1,540

3 BR

$1,910

4 BR+

$2,040

Research median

$1,540/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$24,288/yr

At $2,024/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 15.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+15.1% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Granger, IN is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 56.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,321

Median income

$123,318

Median age

40.4

Renters

4.7%

Age distribution

28.4%

14.2%

26.2%

13.1%

18.1%

Under 1828.4%

18–3414.2%

35–5426.2%

55–6413.1%

65+18.1%

Gender

48.8%

51.2%

Male48.8%

Female51.2%

Race & ethnicity

81.4%

White81.4%

Black3.1%

Hispanic5.5%

Asian7%

Other3%

Education (25+)

16.6%

23.6%

56.3%

No HS diploma3.5%

HS diploma16.6%

Some college23.6%

Bachelor's+56.3%

Housing tenure

95.3%

Owner95.3%

Renter4.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Granger, IN has changed in 5 years

Income

$108,252 → $123,318

up 13.9%

Population

30,394 → 30,321

down 0.2%

Renter share

4.4% → 4.7%

+0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

55.3% → 56.3%

+1.0 pts

Median age

39.9 → 40.4

+0.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $108,252 to $123,318 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.9% shift.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Granger on your salary?

At $2,024/mo, how Granger rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $86,922/yr · Rent = 27.9% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $61,714/yr · Rent = 39.4% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $71,088/yr · Rent = 34.2% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $127,061/yr · Rent = 19.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $162,352/yr · Rent = 15% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $57,785/yr · Rent = 42% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,173/yr · Rent = 46.6% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $64,308/yr · Rent = 37.8% income

stretched

By apartment size

Granger rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Granger. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Granger

About renting in Granger, IN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Granger is $2,024/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,070/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,540/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,310/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,910/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($123,318/yr), Granger ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Granger an affordable city for renters?

Granger is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,024/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($123,318/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Granger falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Granger?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,024/mo in Granger. The local median household income is $123,318/yr, meaning the typical Granger household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Granger?

Rent in Granger has increased 15.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Granger rent compare to other cities in Indiana?

Granger is one of the pricier cities in Indiana for rent, ranking #4 out of 65 tracked cities at $2,024/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Granger?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Granger ($2,024/mo): Goshen ($1,029/mo), Niles ($1,094/mo), Elkhart ($1,174/mo).

What percentage of Granger residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 4.7% of Granger households are renters, while 95.3% are owner-occupied. Granger leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.