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Washington

·12th most expensive in Michigan·Rental market data updated monthly for Washington, MI
Median rent (all units)
$2,072/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$110
Stable (Monthly)
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Washington · $2,072
More expensive than 63% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,072/mo, rent takes about 35% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$83,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Washington's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,030
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,530/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,072 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,864/yr
At $2,072/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Washington is $2,072/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,530/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,210/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,870/mo.

At 35% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Washington ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Washington an affordable city for renters?

Washington is considered moderate for renters. At $2,072/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Washington slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Washington?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,072/mo in Washington.

Is rent going up or down in Washington?

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

How does Washington rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

Washington is one of the pricier cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #12 out of 96 tracked cities at $2,072/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Washington?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Washington ($2,072/mo): Sterling Heights ($1,554/mo), Shelby Township ($1,555/mo), Rochester Hills ($1,812/mo).

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Washington's median rent of $2,072/mo is $110 (6%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #12 out of 96 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,072/mo, rent takes ~35% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Washington 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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