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Brownstown

·16th most expensive in Michigan·Brownstown rents are up 13.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,950/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$15
Falling (Monthly)
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Brownstown · $1,950
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,950/mo, rent takes about 33% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,400/yr
At $1,950/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 13.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.2% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brownstown is $1,950/mo as of July 2026.

At 33% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Brownstown ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.2% over the past year.

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Is Brownstown an affordable city for renters?

Brownstown is considered moderate for renters. At $1,950/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brownstown slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,950/mo in Brownstown.

Is rent going up or down in Brownstown?

Rent in Brownstown has increased 13.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Brownstown rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Brownstown is one of the pricier cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #16 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,950/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brownstown?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brownstown ($1,950/mo): Wyandotte ($1,206/mo), Riverview ($1,210/mo), Trenton ($1,295/mo).

How does Brownstown rent compare to the national average?

Brownstown's median rent of $1,950/mo is $15 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #16 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,950/mo, rent takes ~33% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brownstown 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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