City Report · IN

Noblesville

Pop. 73,362·18th most expensive in Indiana·Rental market data updated monthly for Noblesville, IN
Median rent (all units)
$1,716/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$249
Falling (Monthly)
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Noblesville · $1,716
More affordable than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
58/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Noblesville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,716/mo
Expected by trend
$1,788/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,415
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$2,235
Research median
$1,415/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
$20,592/yr
At $1,716/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Noblesville, IN is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 51.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
73,362
Median income
$104,047
Median age
35.9
Renters
28.8%
Age distribution
26%
22.8%
27.7%
13.8%
Under 1826%
18–3422.8%
35–5427.7%
55–649.7%
65+13.8%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
White84.4%
Black5.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian3.6%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
18.9%
26.1%
51.6%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+51.6%
Housing tenure
71.2%
28.8%
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Noblesville, IN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,308 → $1,716
up 31.2%
Income
$89,258 → $104,047
up 16.6%
Population
68,885 → 73,362
up 6.5%
Renter share
27.5% → 28.8%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
49.9% → 51.6%
+1.7 pts
Median age
34.4 → 35.9
+1.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Noblesville, IN has climbed by $408 per month, settling near $1,716 after starting the period at $1,308. Census figures show median household income at $104,047 today, compared with $89,258 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 68,885 to 73,362 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.5% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Noblesville rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Noblesville is $1,716/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,050/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,415/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,210/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,840/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($104,047/yr), Noblesville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Noblesville an affordable city for renters?

Noblesville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,716/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($104,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Noblesville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Noblesville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,716/mo in Noblesville. The local median household income is $104,047/yr, meaning the typical Noblesville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Noblesville?

Rent in Noblesville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 2026.

Which Noblesville neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Noblesville are 46060 ($1,740/mo), and 46062 ($1,783/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Noblesville is $1,716/mo.

How does Noblesville rent compare to other cities in Indiana?

Noblesville is one of the pricier cities in Indiana for rent, ranking #18 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,716/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Noblesville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Noblesville ($1,716/mo): Fortville ($1,554/mo), Lawrence ($1,615/mo).

What percentage of Noblesville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.8% of Noblesville households are renters, while 71.2% are owner-occupied. Noblesville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Noblesville rent compare to the national average?

Noblesville's median rent of $1,716/mo is $249 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Indiana, it ranks #18 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,716/mo, rent takes ~20% of Noblesville's median household income ($104,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.05%
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