1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in West Bloomfield, MI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Bloomfield, Michigan as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $2,139 and +7% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in West Bloomfield
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in West Bloomfield
Compare West Bloomfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Michigan
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrian | $770 |
| 2 | Flint | $785 |
| 3 | Mount Pleasant | $820 |
| 4 | Muskegon | $820 |
| 5 | Saginaw | $820 |
| 6 | Grand Ledge | $880 |
| 7 | Lansing | $887 |
| 8 | Monroe | $900 |
| 9 | Midland | $905 |
| 10 | Dewitt | $910 |
| 11 | Grand Blanc | $920 |
| 12 | Mount Clemens | $920 |
| 13 | Port Huron | $920 |
| 14 | Wayne | $920 |
| 15 | Wyandotte | $920 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Michigan
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $1,640 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $1,513 |
| 3 | West Bloomfield (this page) | $1,490 |
| 4 | Bloomfield Hills | $1,490 |
| 5 | Commerce Township | $1,460 |
| 6 | Northville | $1,440 |
| 7 | Troy | $1,415 |
| 8 | Novi | $1,415 |
| 9 | Canton | $1,380 |
| 10 | Rochester Hills | $1,370 |
| 11 | Grosse Pointe Park | $1,370 |
| 12 | New Hudson | $1,360 |
| 13 | Allendale | $1,350 |
| 14 | Farmington Hills | $1,340 |
| 15 | Oak Park | $1,310 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than West Bloomfield.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs West Bloomfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills, MI | 5.8 mi | $1,340 | $-150 (-10%) |
| Commerce Township, MI | 6.1 mi | $1,460 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Novi, MI | 7.9 mi | $1,415 | $-75 (-5%) |
| Pontiac, MI | 9.7 mi | $980 | $-510 (-34%) |
| Southfield, MI | 10.3 mi | $1,233 | $-257 (-17%) |
| Clarkston, MI | 10.8 mi | $1,270 | $-220 (-15%) |
| Bloomfield Hills, MI | 10.8 mi | $1,490 | — |
| Birmingham, MI | 11.8 mi | $1,640 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Auburn Hills, MI | 13 mi | $1,240 | $-250 (-17%) |
| Redford, MI | 13.2 mi | $1,275 | $-215 (-14%) |
| Northville, MI | 13.2 mi | $1,440 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Livonia, MI | 13.5 mi | $1,240 | $-250 (-17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in West Bloomfield — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in West Bloomfield?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in West Bloomfield, Michigan is $1,490 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $2,139.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in West Bloomfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,600 ($4,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is West Bloomfield expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
West Bloomfield's 1-bedroom median of $1,490 is +7% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does West Bloomfield rank for 1-bedroom rent in Michigan?
Among the 93 cities in Michigan with 1-bedroom data, West Bloomfield ranks #91 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near West Bloomfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Farmington Hills ($1,340), Commerce Township ($1,460), Novi ($1,415).