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Clinton Township

·72nd most expensive in Michigan·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,291/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$674
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Clinton Township · $1,291
More affordable than 88% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
Good value
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% below what Clinton Township's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,291/mo
Expected by trend
$1,365/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,492/yr
At $1,291/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Clinton Township, MI has changed in 5 years

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$1,010 → $1,291
up 27.8%

Rent in Clinton Township, MI has climbed 27.8% since 2021, going from about $1,010 per month to roughly $1,291 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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At $1,291/mo, how Clinton Township rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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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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About renting in Clinton Township, MI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Clinton Township is $1,291/mo as of July 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 22% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Clinton Township ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% 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 $1,291/mo, rent takes approximately 22% 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 $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,291/mo in Clinton Township.

Is rent going up or down in Clinton Township?

Rent in Clinton Township has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Clinton Township neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Clinton Township are 48035 ($1,200/mo), and 48038 ($1,324/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Clinton Township is $1,291/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 #72 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,291/mo.

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

Mount Clemens is nearby and more affordable at $1,247/mo, which is $44 less than Clinton Township.

How does Clinton Township rent compare to the national average?

Clinton Township's median rent of $1,291/mo is $674 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #72 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,291/mo, rent takes ~22% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Clinton Township 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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