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Harrison Township

·62nd most expensive in Michigan·Harrison Township rents are up 6.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,374/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
-$556
Rising (Monthly)
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Harrison Township · $1,374
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$1,240/mo

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Last updated: May 30, 2026

Annual cost
$16,488/yr
At $1,374/mo median
Market timing
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Rent Reality Score
48/100
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Rents are right about where Harrison Township's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,374/mo
Expected by trend
$1,362/mo
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Last updated: May 30, 2026

The median rent in Harrison Township is $1,374/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,240/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,520/mo.

At 23% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Harrison Township ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Harrison Township an affordable city for renters?

Harrison Township is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,374/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Harrison Township falls comfortably within that range.

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

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 $1,374/mo in Harrison Township.

Is rent going up or down in Harrison Township?

Rent in Harrison Township has increased 6.5% over the past year as of May 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Harrison Township is one of the more affordable cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #62 out of 93 tracked cities at $1,374/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Harrison Township ($1,374/mo): Mount Clemens ($1,132/mo), Fraser ($1,213/mo), Clinton Township ($1,269/mo).

How does Harrison Township rent compare to the national average?

Harrison Township's median rent of $1,374/mo is $556 (29%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #62 out of 93 tracked cities.
Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,374/mo, rent takes ~23% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Harrison Township 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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