Average Rent in Brookston, IN (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Brookston, IN is $780/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed +9.9% year over year. Rents range from $780 to $780.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$780/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +9.9%
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Brookston, IN is $780/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 1 ZIP codes. Rents have increased 9.9% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Brookston is 35% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Brookston, IN ranges from $780 to $780 across 1 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Brookston, IN is approximately 9.9% for 2026. An increase above 9.9% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated October 2025.
Market trend data is limited for this area. The analysis below uses federal rent benchmarks.
How much is rent in Brookston, IN?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Brookston, IN is $780/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across Brookston are relatively uniform, clustering around $780/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $31,200/year.
Is rent going up in Brookston?
Rents in Brookston have increased 9.9% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This is a notably high rate of increase, indicating strong upward rent pressure in Brookston.
What is a fair rent increase in Brookston?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 9.9% is in line with the Brookston market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
What Should Rent Cost in Brookston?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Brookston typically rents for $730 – $788.
Rents above $906 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Brookston typically rents for $780 – $842.
Rents above $968 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Brookston typically rents for $1,020 – $1,102.
Rents above $1,267 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Brookston typically rents for $1,230 – $1,328.
Rents above $1,527 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Brookston typically rents for $1,360 – $1,469.
Rents above $1,689 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Brookston
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$730
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$780
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$1,020
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$1,230
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$1,360
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Brookston
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire White County, IN metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in Brookston share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($780 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does Brookston Compare?
Questions about rent in Brookston
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Brookston, IN?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Brookston, IN is $780/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city. This is 35% below the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $780 to $780 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Brookston?
A rent increase up to about 9.9% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Brookston. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $780/month.
Are rents going up or down in Brookston?
Rents in Brookston have increased 9.9% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 1 ZIP codes in the White County, IN area.
How much do rents vary across Brookston?
1-bedroom rents across Brookston range from $780 to $780 on this page, a $0/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Brookston?
We could not identify a city-specific rent cap for Brookston. Landlords must still follow applicable state and local notice rules before raising rent at lease renewal. Requirements vary — check your state's landlord-tenant statute for specifics on notice periods and timing.
How much should I spend on rent in Brookston?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Brookston at $780/month, a household would need approximately $31,200/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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