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Clinton Township

·73rd most expensive in Michigan·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,269/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$661
Stable (Monthly)
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Clinton Township · $1,269
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,135
2 BR
$1,435
3 BR
$1,755
4 BR+
$1,900
Research median
$1,435/mo

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

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Last updated: May 30, 2026

Annual cost
$15,228/yr
At $1,269/mo median
Market timing
Rents stable
Prices holding steady month-over-month.
Rent Reality Score
64/100
Good value
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% below what Clinton Township's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,269/mo
Expected by trend
$1,361/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Clinton Township's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
2021 vs 2026

How Clinton Township, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,010 → $1,269
up 25.6%

Rent in Clinton Township, MI has climbed 25.6% since 2021, going from about $1,010 per month to roughly $1,269 today. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Clinton Township, MI market of 2021.

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Clinton Township rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Clinton Township. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: May 30, 2026

The median rent in Clinton Township is $1,269/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,030/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,435/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,135/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,755/mo.

At 21% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Clinton Township ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clinton Township an affordable city for renters?

Clinton Township is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,269/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clinton Township falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Clinton Township?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,269/mo in Clinton Township.

Is rent going up or down in Clinton Township?

Rent in Clinton Township has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of May 2026.

Which Clinton Township neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Clinton Township are 48035 ($1,198/mo), and 48038 ($1,312/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Clinton Township is $1,269/mo.

How does Clinton Township rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Clinton Township is one of the more affordable cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #73 out of 93 tracked cities at $1,269/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Clinton Township?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Clinton Township ($1,269/mo): Mount Clemens ($1,132/mo), Fraser ($1,213/mo).

How does Clinton Township rent compare to the national average?

Clinton Township's median rent of $1,269/mo is $661 (34%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #73 out of 93 tracked cities.
Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,269/mo, rent takes ~21% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Clinton Township 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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