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Sellersburg

Pop. 10,137·39th most expensive in Indiana·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,303/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$662
Falling (Monthly)
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Sellersburg · $1,303
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,303/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$52,000/yr
Local median income
$72,179/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Sellersburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,180
Research median
$1,460/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
$15,636/yr
At $1,303/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sellersburg, IN is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,137
Median income
$72,179
Median age
45.4
Renters
20%
Age distribution
18%
20.4%
22.4%
16.4%
22.9%
Under 1818%
18–3420.4%
35–5422.4%
55–6416.4%
65+22.9%
Gender
45%
55%
Male45%
Female55%
Race & ethnicity
91%
White91%
Black0.6%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian1.5%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
29.4%
26.9%
33.1%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+33.1%
Housing tenure
80%
20%
Owner80%
Renter20%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sellersburg, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,130 → $72,179
up 22.1%
Population
9,686 → 10,137
up 4.7%
Renter share
20.1% → 20%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.3% → 33.1%
+8.8 pts
Median age
41.1 → 45.4
+4.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,130 in 2021 to $72,179 more recently. The population has grown by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 9,686 residents to roughly 10,137. College-educated residents now make up 33.1% of adults here, versus 24.3% in 2021.

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Sellersburg rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Sellersburg, IN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sellersburg is $1,303/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,460/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,200/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,880/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($72,179/yr), Sellersburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sellersburg an affordable city for renters?

Sellersburg is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,303/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($72,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sellersburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sellersburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,303/mo in Sellersburg. The local median household income is $72,179/yr, meaning the typical Sellersburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sellersburg?

Rent in Sellersburg has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Sellersburg rent compare to other cities in Indiana?

Sellersburg is middle-of-the-pack for Indiana for rent, ranking #39 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,303/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sellersburg?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sellersburg ($1,303/mo): New Albany ($1,204/mo), Clarksville ($1,242/mo).

What percentage of Sellersburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20% of Sellersburg households are renters, while 80% are owner-occupied. Sellersburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sellersburg rent compare to the national average?

Sellersburg's median rent of $1,303/mo is $662 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Indiana, it ranks #39 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,303/mo, rent takes ~22% of Sellersburg's median household income ($72,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sellersburg 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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