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Belleville

Pop. 3,910·63rd most expensive in Michigan·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,372/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$593
Rising (Monthly)
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Belleville · $1,372
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,372/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$55,000/yr
Local median income
$62,991/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Belleville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$1,870
Research median
$1,410/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,464/yr
At $1,372/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Belleville, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,910
Median income
$62,991
Median age
40.7
Renters
43.7%
Age distribution
18.4%
24.5%
21.2%
16.2%
19.7%
Under 1818.4%
18–3424.5%
35–5421.2%
55–6416.2%
65+19.7%
Gender
44.8%
55.2%
Male44.8%
Female55.2%
Race & ethnicity
71.2%
15.3%
White71.2%
Black15.3%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.6%
Other7%
Education (25+)
28.6%
31.1%
35.2%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+35.2%
Housing tenure
56.3%
43.7%
Owner56.3%
Renter43.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Belleville, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,602 → $62,991
up 22.1%
Population
3,978 → 3,910
down 1.7%
Renter share
50.5% → 43.7%
-6.8 pts
Bachelor's+
32.6% → 35.2%
+2.6 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in Belleville, MI now reports about $62,991, up from $51,602 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 3,978 residents to roughly 3,910. Renters now make up 43.7% of households, compared with 50.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 35.2% of adults here, versus 32.6% in 2021.

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About renting in Belleville, MI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Belleville is $1,372/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,410/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,120/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,730/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($62,991/yr), Belleville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Belleville an affordable city for renters?

Belleville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,372/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($62,991/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Belleville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Belleville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,372/mo in Belleville. The local median household income is $62,991/yr, meaning the typical Belleville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Belleville?

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

How does Belleville rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Belleville is middle-of-the-pack for Michigan for rent, ranking #63 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,372/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Belleville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Belleville ($1,372/mo): Romulus ($1,195/mo), Wayne ($1,281/mo).

What percentage of Belleville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.7% of Belleville households are renters, while 56.3% are owner-occupied. Belleville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Belleville rent compare to the national average?

Belleville's median rent of $1,372/mo is $593 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #63 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,372/mo, rent takes ~26% of Belleville's median household income ($62,991/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Belleville 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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