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Greenfield

Pop. 24,940·26th most expensive in Indiana·Rental market data updated monthly for Greenfield, IN
Median rent (all units)
$1,590/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$372
Stable (Monthly)
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Greenfield · $1,590
More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
62/100
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Rents are 6% below what Greenfield's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,590/mo
Expected by trend
$1,696/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,920
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,220/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,590 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,080/yr
At $1,590/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Greenfield, IN is majority owner-occupied, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,940
Median income
$76,127
Median age
38.8
Renters
35.1%
Age distribution
20.4%
23.9%
25%
19.6%
Under 1820.4%
18–3423.9%
35–5425%
55–6411.1%
65+19.6%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
89.9%
White89.9%
Black2.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian1.7%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
33.3%
33.4%
26.2%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma33.3%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+26.2%
Housing tenure
64.9%
35.1%
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Greenfield, IN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,345 → $1,590
up 18.2%
Income
$63,952 → $76,127
up 19.0%
Population
23,024 → 24,940
up 8.3%
Renter share
38.6% → 35.1%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
23.7% → 26.2%
+2.5 pts
Median age
38.1 → 38.8
+0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Greenfield, IN paid around $1,345 a month. That figure now sits near $1,590, up 18.2% from the 2022 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $63,952 to $76,127 across the same window, up 19.0% versus 2021. Census counts show Greenfield, IN adding about 1,916 residents over the five-year window, up 8.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 38.6% to 35.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.7% to 26.2% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Greenfield, IN look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Greenfield is $1,590/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,220/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,590/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($76,127/yr), Greenfield ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Greenfield an affordable city for renters?

Greenfield is considered affordable for renters. At $1,590/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($76,127/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Greenfield falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Greenfield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,590/mo in Greenfield. The local median household income is $76,127/yr, meaning the typical Greenfield household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Greenfield?

Rent in Greenfield has increased 2.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Greenfield rent compare to other cities in Indiana?

Greenfield is middle-of-the-pack for Indiana for rent, ranking #26 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,590/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Greenfield?

Fortville is nearby and more affordable at $1,554/mo, which is $36 less than Greenfield.

What percentage of Greenfield residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.1% of Greenfield households are renters, while 64.9% are owner-occupied. Greenfield leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Greenfield rent compare to the national average?

Greenfield's median rent of $1,590/mo is $372 (19%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Indiana, it ranks #26 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,590/mo, rent takes ~25% of Greenfield's median household income ($76,127/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.05%
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