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Warren

Pop. 137,928·66th most expensive in Michigan·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,337/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$628
Stable (Monthly)
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Warren · $1,337
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 6% below what Warren's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,337/mo
Expected by trend
$1,427/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,003
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,393
3 BR
$1,707
4 BR+
$1,847
Research median
$1,393/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
$16,044/yr
At $1,337/mo median
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Balanced Market
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 (+0.5% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Warren, MI is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
137,928
Median income
$64,016
Median age
38.3
Renters
28.9%
Age distribution
21.9%
23.5%
24.9%
13.3%
16.5%
Under 1821.9%
18–3423.5%
35–5424.9%
55–6413.3%
65+16.5%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
58.8%
21.9%
12.7%
White58.8%
Black21.9%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian12.7%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
13.9%
31.9%
33.1%
21%
No HS diploma13.9%
HS diploma31.9%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+21%
Housing tenure
71.1%
28.9%
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Warren, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,022 → $1,337
up 30.8%
Income
$55,153 → $64,016
up 16.1%
Population
138,996 → 137,928
down 0.8%
Renter share
29.6% → 28.9%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 21%
+1.3 pts
Median age
39.1 → 38.3
-0.8 yrs

The median rent in Warren, MI stood at $1,022 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,337, reflecting a 30.8% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $55,153 to $64,016 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.1% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Warren, MI reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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At $1,337/mo, how Warren rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Warren rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Warren, MI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Warren is $1,337/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,003/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,393/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,707/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($64,016/yr), Warren ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Warren an affordable city for renters?

Warren is considered affordable for renters. At $1,337/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($64,016/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Warren falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Warren?

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 $1,337/mo in Warren. The local median household income is $64,016/yr, meaning the typical Warren household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Warren?

Rent in Warren has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of July 2026.

Which Warren neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Warren are 48089 ($1,300/mo), 48091 ($1,349/mo), and 48092 ($1,431/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Warren is $1,337/mo.

How does Warren rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Warren is one of the more affordable cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #66 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,337/mo.

What percentage of Warren residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.9% of Warren households are renters, while 71.1% are owner-occupied. Warren leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Warren rent compare to the national average?

Warren's median rent of $1,337/mo is $628 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #66 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,337/mo, rent takes ~25% of Warren's median household income ($64,016/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.25%
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