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Roseville

Pop. 47,123·67th most expensive in Michigan·Roseville rents are up 5.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,313/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$652
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Roseville · $1,313
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
64/100
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Rents are 7% below what Roseville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,313/mo
Expected by trend
$1,415/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,400/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,756/yr
At $1,313/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Roseville, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,123
Median income
$62,182
Median age
41
Renters
34.4%
Age distribution
19.3%
23.9%
26.1%
13%
17.6%
Under 1819.3%
18–3423.9%
35–5426.1%
55–6413%
65+17.6%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
66.2%
24.4%
White66.2%
Black24.4%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian1.6%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
35.9%
38.7%
15.5%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma35.9%
Some college38.7%
Bachelor's+15.5%
Housing tenure
65.6%
34.4%
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Roseville, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,025 → $1,313
up 28.1%
Income
$51,794 → $62,182
up 20.1%
Population
47,692 → 47,123
down 1.2%
Renter share
36.1% → 34.4%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
13.8% → 15.5%
+1.7 pts

The median rent in Roseville, MI stood at $1,025 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,313, reflecting a 28.1% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in Roseville, MI now reports about $62,182, up from $51,794 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 47,692 residents to roughly 47,123. Renters now make up 34.4% of households, compared with 36.1% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Roseville, MI reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Roseville, MI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Roseville is $1,313/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,110/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($62,182/yr), Roseville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Roseville an affordable city for renters?

Roseville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,313/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($62,182/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Roseville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Roseville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,313/mo in Roseville. The local median household income is $62,182/yr, meaning the typical Roseville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Roseville?

Rent in Roseville has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Roseville rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Roseville is one of the more affordable cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #67 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,313/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Roseville?

Clinton Township is nearby and more affordable at $1,291/mo, which is $22 less than Roseville.

What percentage of Roseville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.4% of Roseville households are renters, while 65.6% are owner-occupied. Roseville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Roseville rent compare to the national average?

Roseville's median rent of $1,313/mo is $652 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #67 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,313/mo, rent takes ~25% of Roseville's median household income ($62,182/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.25%
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