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Mount Clemens

Pop. 15,511·79th most expensive in Michigan·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,247/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$718
Falling (Monthly)
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Mount Clemens · $1,247
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,247/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$50,000/yr
Local median income
$52,310/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mount Clemens's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$830
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$1,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,964/yr
At $1,247/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, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mount Clemens, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,511
Median income
$52,310
Median age
42
Renters
40.6%
Age distribution
17.1%
22.5%
27.5%
16%
16.8%
Under 1817.1%
18–3422.5%
35–5427.5%
55–6416%
65+16.8%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
66.4%
20.1%
White66.4%
Black20.1%
Hispanic4%
Other9.2%
Education (25+)
34%
36.4%
18%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma34%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
59.4%
40.6%
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Mount Clemens, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,101 → $52,310
up 8.8%
Population
15,735 → 15,511
down 1.4%
Renter share
42.4% → 40.6%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 18%
+2.9 pts
Median age
40.8 → 42
+1.2 yrs

Median household income rose from $48,101 to $52,310 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.8% shift. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 15,735 residents to roughly 15,511. Renters now make up 40.6% of households, compared with 42.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18% of adults here, versus 15.1% in 2021.

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Mount Clemens rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Mount Clemens, MI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mount Clemens is $1,247/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $830/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $920/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,440/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($52,310/yr), Mount Clemens ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Clemens an affordable city for renters?

Mount Clemens is considered affordable for renters. At $1,247/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($52,310/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mount Clemens falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mount Clemens?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,247/mo in Mount Clemens. The local median household income is $52,310/yr, meaning the typical Mount Clemens household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mount Clemens?

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

How does Mount Clemens rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Mount Clemens is one of the more affordable cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #79 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,247/mo.

What percentage of Mount Clemens residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.6% of Mount Clemens households are renters, while 59.4% are owner-occupied. Mount Clemens leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mount Clemens rent compare to the national average?

Mount Clemens's median rent of $1,247/mo is $718 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #79 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,247/mo, rent takes ~29% of Mount Clemens's median household income ($52,310/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mount Clemens 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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