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Dewitt

Pop. 4,777·22nd most expensive in Michigan·Rental market data updated monthly for Dewitt, MI
Median rent (all units)
$1,872/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$90
Falling (Monthly)
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Dewitt · $1,872
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,872/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$75,000/yr
Local median income
$110,341/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Dewitt's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$870
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,500
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,130/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,872 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,464/yr
At $1,872/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dewitt, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,777
Median income
$110,341
Median age
41.9
Renters
17.5%
Age distribution
24.7%
15.6%
27.6%
14.3%
17.9%
Under 1824.7%
18–3415.6%
35–5427.6%
55–6414.3%
65+17.9%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
87.8%
White87.8%
Black1.8%
Hispanic6.7%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
17.5%
29.5%
51%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma17.5%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+51%
Housing tenure
82.5%
17.5%
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Dewitt, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,382 → $110,341
up 22.1%
Population
4,755 → 4,777
up 0.5%
Renter share
21.8% → 17.5%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
46.5% → 51%
+4.5 pts
Median age
44.8 → 41.9
-2.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $110,341 today, compared with $90,382 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 21.8% to 17.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 46.5% to 51% across the same window.

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About renting in Dewitt, MI

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Dewitt is $1,872/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $870/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,470/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($110,341/yr), Dewitt ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dewitt an affordable city for renters?

Dewitt is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,872/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($110,341/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dewitt falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Dewitt?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,872/mo in Dewitt. The local median household income is $110,341/yr, meaning the typical Dewitt household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dewitt?

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

How does Dewitt rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Dewitt is one of the pricier cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #22 out of 96 tracked cities at $1,872/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dewitt?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dewitt ($1,872/mo): Lansing ($1,231/mo), East Lansing ($1,298/mo), Marshall ($1,300/mo).

What percentage of Dewitt residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.5% of Dewitt households are renters, while 82.5% are owner-occupied. Dewitt leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dewitt rent compare to the national average?

Dewitt's median rent of $1,872/mo is $90 (5%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #22 out of 96 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,872/mo, rent takes ~20% of Dewitt's median household income ($110,341/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.25%
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