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Bloomfield Hills

Pop. 4,415·2nd most expensive in Michigan·Bloomfield Hills rents have dropped 13.5%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$2,512/mo
Year-over-Year
-13.5%
Month-over-Month
+12.4%
vs US Median
+$550
Rising (Monthly)
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Bloomfield Hills · $2,512
More expensive than 80% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
80/100
Great value
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Rents are 15% below what Bloomfield Hills's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,512/mo
Expected by trend
$2,961/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Bloomfield Hills's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,490
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,880/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,512 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$30,144/yr
At $2,512/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-13.5% YoY, +12.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bloomfield Hills, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 78.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,415
Median income
$189,942
Median age
48.4
Renters
14.2%
Age distribution
20.5%
16.6%
21.4%
12.7%
28.8%
Under 1820.5%
18–3416.6%
35–5421.4%
55–6412.7%
65+28.8%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black4.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian4.5%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
78.9%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma10.8%
Some college9%
Bachelor's+78.9%
Housing tenure
85.8%
14.2%
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Bloomfield Hills, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,194 → $2,512
up 14.5%
Income
$188,828 → $189,942
up 0.6%
Population
4,393 → 4,415
up 0.5%
Renter share
10.3% → 14.2%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
76.8% → 78.9%
+2.1 pts
Median age
51.1 → 48.4
-2.7 yrs

Rent in Bloomfield Hills, MI has climbed 14.5% since 2023, going from about $2,194 per month to roughly $2,512 today. Household income in the area moved from $188,828 to $189,942 across the same window, up 0.6% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 14.2% of households rent today, against 10.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 76.8% to 78.9%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Bloomfield Hills, MI look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Bloomfield Hills rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Bloomfield Hills is $2,512/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,350/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,490/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,300/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($189,942/yr), Bloomfield Hills ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 13.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloomfield Hills an affordable city for renters?

Bloomfield Hills is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,512/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($189,942/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bloomfield Hills falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bloomfield Hills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,512/mo in Bloomfield Hills. The local median household income is $189,942/yr, meaning the typical Bloomfield Hills household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bloomfield Hills?

Rent in Bloomfield Hills has decreased 13.5% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Bloomfield Hills rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Bloomfield Hills is one of the pricier cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #2 out of 96 tracked cities at $2,512/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bloomfield Hills?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bloomfield Hills ($2,512/mo): Pontiac ($1,297/mo), Auburn Hills ($1,804/mo), Troy ($1,877/mo).

What percentage of Bloomfield Hills residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.2% of Bloomfield Hills households are renters, while 85.8% are owner-occupied. Bloomfield Hills leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bloomfield Hills rent compare to the national average?

Bloomfield Hills's median rent of $2,512/mo is $550 (28%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #2 out of 96 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,512/mo, rent takes ~16% of Bloomfield Hills's median household income ($189,942/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bloomfield Hills 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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