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Macomb

·9th most expensive in Michigan·Rental market data updated monthly for Macomb, MI
Median rent (all units)
$2,109/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$144
Falling (Monthly)
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Macomb · $2,109
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,109/mo, rent takes about 35% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$84,000/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,308/yr
At $2,109/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 2.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Macomb is $2,109/mo as of July 2026.

At 35% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Macomb ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

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Is Macomb an affordable city for renters?

Macomb is considered moderate for renters. At $2,109/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Macomb slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,109/mo in Macomb.

Is rent going up or down in Macomb?

Rent in Macomb has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Macomb rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Macomb is one of the pricier cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #9 out of 95 tracked cities at $2,109/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Macomb?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Macomb ($2,109/mo): Mount Clemens ($1,247/mo), Harrison Township ($1,254/mo), Clinton Township ($1,291/mo).

How does Macomb rent compare to the national average?

Macomb's median rent of $2,109/mo is $144 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #9 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,109/mo, rent takes ~35% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Macomb 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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