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West Bloomfield

·8th most expensive in Michigan·Rental market data updated monthly for West Bloomfield, MI
Median rent (all units)
$2,115/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$150
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West Bloomfield · $2,115
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where West Bloomfield's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,115/mo
Expected by trend
$2,130/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,355
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,305
4 BR+
$2,490
Research median
$1,880/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
$25,380/yr
At $2,115/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How West Bloomfield, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,869 → $2,115
up 13.2%

Five years ago, renters in West Bloomfield, MI paid around $1,869 a month. That figure now sits near $2,115, up 13.2% from the 2021 baseline. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and West Bloomfield, MI reflects that arc in its own way.

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West Bloomfield rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in West Bloomfield, MI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in West Bloomfield is $2,115/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,355/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,490/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,305/mo.

At 35% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), West Bloomfield ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is West Bloomfield an affordable city for renters?

West Bloomfield is considered moderate for renters. At $2,115/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. West Bloomfield slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in West Bloomfield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,115/mo in West Bloomfield.

Is rent going up or down in West Bloomfield?

Rent in West Bloomfield has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which West Bloomfield neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in West Bloomfield are 48324 ($1,519/mo), and 48322 ($2,127/mo). Citywide, the median rent in West Bloomfield is $2,115/mo.

How does West Bloomfield rent compare to other cities in Michigan?

West Bloomfield is one of the pricier cities in Michigan for rent, ranking #8 out of 95 tracked cities at $2,115/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than West Bloomfield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than West Bloomfield ($2,115/mo): Pontiac ($1,296/mo), Waterford ($1,297/mo), Farmington Hills ($1,435/mo).

How does West Bloomfield rent compare to the national average?

West Bloomfield's median rent of $2,115/mo is $150 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Michigan, it ranks #8 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,115/mo, rent takes ~35% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

West Bloomfield 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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