City Report · MI

Redford

·43rd most expensive in Michigan·Rental market data updated monthly for Redford, MI
Median rent (all units)
$1,583/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$379
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Redford · $1,583
More affordable than 71% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Redford's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,583/mo
Expected by trend
$1,594/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Redford's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,155
1 BR
$1,275
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$1,975
4 BR+
$2,135
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,610/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,583 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,996/yr
At $1,583/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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2023 vs 2026

How Redford, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,362 → $1,583
up 16.2%

Compared with 2023, rent in Redford, MI has increased by $221 per month, settling near $1,583 after starting the period at $1,362. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Redford, MI look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Redford rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Redford is $1,583/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,155/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,610/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,275/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,975/mo.

At 26% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Redford ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Redford an affordable city for renters?

Redford is considered affordable for renters. At $1,583/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Redford falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Redford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,583/mo in Redford.

Is rent going up or down in Redford?

Rent in Redford has increased 2.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Redford neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Redford are 48239 ($1,578/mo), and 48240 ($1,604/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Redford is $1,583/mo.

How does Redford rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Redford is middle-of-the-pack for Michigan for rent, ranking #43 out of 96 tracked cities at $1,583/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Redford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Redford ($1,583/mo): Inkster ($1,268/mo), Dearborn Heights ($1,465/mo), Southfield ($1,547/mo).

How does Redford rent compare to the national average?

Redford's median rent of $1,583/mo is $379 (19%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #43 out of 96 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,583/mo, rent takes ~26% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Redford 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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