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Whitestown

Pop. 12,466·2nd most expensive in Indiana·Whitestown rents are up 10.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,117/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$152
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Whitestown · $2,117
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,117/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$85,000/yr
Local median income
$123,643/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Whitestown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,830
Research median
$1,790/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,404/yr
At $2,117/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Whitestown, IN is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 62.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,466
Median income
$123,643
Median age
31.6
Renters
30.4%
Age distribution
30.7%
27.9%
26.8%
Under 1830.7%
18–3427.9%
35–5426.8%
55–646.4%
65+8.2%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
77.8%
White77.8%
Black4.6%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian9.9%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
22%
62.7%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma11.8%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+62.7%
Housing tenure
69.6%
30.4%
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Whitestown, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,005 → $123,643
up 21.2%
Population
9,529 → 12,466
up 30.8%
Renter share
26.6% → 30.4%
+3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
61.2% → 62.7%
+1.5 pts
Median age
29 → 31.6
+2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $123,643 today, compared with $102,005 five years earlier. The population has grown by 30.8% since 2021, moving from about 9,529 residents to roughly 12,466. Renters now make up 30.4% of households, compared with 26.6% five years ago.

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At $2,117/mo, how Whitestown rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Whitestown rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Whitestown, IN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Whitestown is $2,117/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,330/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,790/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,530/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,330/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($123,643/yr), Whitestown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitestown an affordable city for renters?

Whitestown is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,117/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($123,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Whitestown falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Whitestown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,117/mo in Whitestown. The local median household income is $123,643/yr, meaning the typical Whitestown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Whitestown?

Rent in Whitestown has increased 10.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Whitestown rent compare to other cities in Indiana?

Whitestown is one of the pricier cities in Indiana for rent, ranking #2 out of 65 tracked cities at $2,117/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Whitestown?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Whitestown ($2,117/mo): Sheridan ($1,525/mo), Lebanon ($1,775/mo), Zionsville ($1,825/mo).

What percentage of Whitestown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.4% of Whitestown households are renters, while 69.6% are owner-occupied. Whitestown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Whitestown rent compare to the national average?

Whitestown's median rent of $2,117/mo is $152 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Indiana, it ranks #2 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,117/mo, rent takes ~21% of Whitestown's median household income ($123,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Whitestown 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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