1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Inkster, MI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Inkster, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,293 and +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Inkster
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Inkster
Compare Inkster's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Michigan
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskegon Heights | $724 |
| 2 | Bay City | $730 |
| 3 | Trenton | $764 |
| 4 | Flint | $785 |
| 5 | Mount Pleasant | $820 |
| 6 | Muskegon | $820 |
| 7 | Saginaw | $820 |
| 8 | Niles | $870 |
| 9 | Lansing | $887 |
| 10 | Monroe | $900 |
| 11 | Midland | $905 |
| 12 | Dewitt | $910 |
| 13 | Grand Blanc | $920 |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | $920 |
| 15 | Port Huron | $920 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Michigan
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $1,640 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $1,513 |
| 3 | West Bloomfield | $1,490 |
| 4 | Bloomfield Hills | $1,490 |
| 5 | Commerce Township | $1,460 |
| 6 | Northville | $1,440 |
| 7 | Troy | $1,415 |
| 8 | Novi | $1,415 |
| 9 | Canton | $1,380 |
| 10 | Rochester Hills | $1,370 |
| 11 | Grosse Pointe Park | $1,370 |
| 12 | New Hudson | $1,360 |
| 13 | Farmington Hills | $1,340 |
| 14 | Oak Park | $1,310 |
| 15 | Royal Oak | $1,295 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Inkster.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Inkster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City, MI | 2.6 mi | $1,050 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Dearborn Heights, MI | 3.3 mi | $1,175 | +$95 (+9%) |
| Westland, MI | 4.2 mi | $1,065 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Wayne, MI | 5.4 mi | $920 | $-160 (-15%) |
| Taylor, MI | 6 mi | $930 | $-150 (-14%) |
| Livonia, MI | 6.6 mi | $1,240 | +$160 (+15%) |
| Romulus, MI | 6.6 mi | $1,040 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Dearborn, MI | 7.3 mi | $1,120 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Redford, MI | 7.6 mi | $1,275 | +$195 (+18%) |
| Melvindale, MI | 9.6 mi | $1,070 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Southgate, MI | 10 mi | $1,020 | $-60 (-6%) |
| Lincoln Park, MI | 10.2 mi | $940 | $-140 (-13%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Inkster — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Inkster?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Inkster, Michigan is $1,080 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,293.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Inkster?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Inkster expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Inkster's 1-bedroom median of $1,080 is +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Inkster rank for 1-bedroom rent in Michigan?
Among the 91 cities in Michigan with 1-bedroom data, Inkster ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Inkster?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Garden City ($1,050), Westland ($1,065), Wayne ($920).