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Browns Summit

·113th most expensive in North Carolina·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,305/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-16.7%
vs US Median
-$657
Falling (Monthly)
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Browns Summit · $1,305
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,305/mo, rent takes about 22% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$52,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Browns Summit's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,660/yr
At $1,305/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -16.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Browns Summit is $1,305/mo as of August 2026.

At 22% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Browns Summit ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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Is Browns Summit an affordable city for renters?

Browns Summit is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,305/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Browns Summit falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Browns Summit?

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 $1,305/mo in Browns Summit.

Is rent going up or down in Browns Summit?

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

How does Browns Summit rent compare to other cities in North Carolina?

Browns Summit is one of the more affordable cities in North Carolina for rent, ranking #113 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,305/mo.

How does Browns Summit rent compare to the national average?

Browns Summit's median rent of $1,305/mo is $657 (33%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within North Carolina, it ranks #113 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,305/mo, rent takes ~22% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Browns Summit 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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