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Brownstown

·20th most expensive in Michigan·Rental market data updated monthly for Brownstown, MI
Median rent (all units)
$1,843/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$89
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Brownstown · $1,843
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,843/mo, rent takes about 31% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$74,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brownstown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in Brownstown changed +5.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 79 Michigan cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Riverview, 4 miles away, rents for 29% less ($1,302/mo), about $6,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Brownstown.

Annual cost
$22,116/yr
At $1,843/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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About renting in Brownstown, MI

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Brownstown is $1,843/mo as of October 2026.

At 31% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Brownstown ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in Brownstown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,843/mo in Brownstown.

Is rent going up or down in Brownstown?

Rent in Brownstown has risen 5.0% over the past year.

How does Brownstown rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Brownstown is one of the pricier among Michigan cities for rent, ranking #20 of 100 tracked cities at $1,843/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Brownstown changed +5.0%, against a typical +4.1% across the 79 Michigan cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brownstown?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Brownstown ($1,843/mo) include Wyandotte ($1,166/mo), Riverview ($1,302/mo), and Southgate ($1,446/mo).
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,843/mo, rent takes ~31% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brownstown 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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