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Macomb

·28th most expensive in Michigan·Macomb rents are up 5.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,745/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$187
Reported rents
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Macomb · $1,745
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,745/mo, rent takes about 29% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Macomb's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in Macomb changed +5.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 79 Michigan cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Mount Clemens, 5 miles away, rents for 28% less ($1,258/mo), about $5,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Macomb.

Annual cost
$20,940/yr
At $1,745/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Macomb is $1,745/mo as of October 2026.

At 29% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Macomb ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in Macomb?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,745/mo in Macomb.

Is rent going up or down in Macomb?

Rent in Macomb has risen 5.6% over the past year.

How does Macomb rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Macomb is one of the pricier among Michigan cities for rent, ranking #28 of 100 tracked cities at $1,745/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Macomb changed +5.6%, against a typical +4.1% across the 79 Michigan cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Macomb?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Macomb ($1,745/mo) include Mount Clemens ($1,258/mo), Clinton Township ($1,297/mo), and Harrison Township ($1,307/mo).
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,745/mo, rent takes ~29% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Macomb 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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