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Saline

Pop. 9,006·17th most expensive in Michigan·Rental market data updated monthly for Saline, MI
Median rent (all units)
$1,957/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$5
Rising (Monthly)
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Saline · $1,957
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,957/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
Local median income
$88,346/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Saline's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,810
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,330/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,957 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,484/yr
At $1,957/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Saline, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 59.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,006
Median income
$88,346
Median age
46.7
Renters
30.8%
Age distribution
17.9%
17.2%
24.2%
12.1%
28.6%
Under 1817.9%
18–3417.2%
35–5424.2%
55–6412.1%
65+28.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
90.8%
White90.8%
Black0.9%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian0.8%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
13.6%
24.4%
59.2%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma13.6%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+59.2%
Housing tenure
69.2%
30.8%
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Saline, MI has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,321 → $88,346
up 8.6%
Population
9,072 → 9,006
down 0.7%
Renter share
25.7% → 30.8%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
54.7% → 59.2%
+4.5 pts
Median age
44.6 → 46.7
+2.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $81,321 to $88,346 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.6% shift. Renters now make up 30.8% of households, compared with 25.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 59.2% of adults here, versus 54.7% in 2021.

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Saline rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Saline. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Saline, MI

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Saline is $1,957/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,330/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,120/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,610/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($88,346/yr), Saline ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Saline an affordable city for renters?

Saline is considered affordable for renters. At $1,957/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($88,346/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Saline falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Saline?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,957/mo in Saline. The local median household income is $88,346/yr, meaning the typical Saline household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Saline?

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

How does Saline rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Saline is one of the pricier cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #17 out of 96 tracked cities at $1,957/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Saline?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Saline ($1,957/mo): Adrian ($1,032/mo), Ypsilanti ($1,371/mo), Belleville ($1,380/mo).

What percentage of Saline residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of Saline households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. Saline leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Saline rent compare to the national average?

Saline's median rent of $1,957/mo is $5 (0%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #17 out of 96 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,957/mo, rent takes ~27% of Saline's median household income ($88,346/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Saline 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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