Biggest seasonal rent swings in Michigan

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Michigan cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Rochester Hills ranks first, with a swing of 3.8% between February and July.
Across all 25 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,539/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

25 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	Rochester HillsMI Pop. 77KCompare →	3.8%	February	July	$1,772/mo
02	EastpointeMI Pop. 34KCompare →	3.2%	February	June	$1,467/mo
03	BirminghamMI Pop. 22KCompare →	2.9%	February	August	$2,682/mo
04	TroyMI Pop. 88KCompare →	2.6%	February	August	$1,854/mo
05	FerndaleMI Pop. 19KCompare →	2.5%	January	July	$1,654/mo
06	Grand RapidsMI Pop. 199KCompare →	2.5%	January	July	$1,602/mo
07	Sterling HeightsMI Pop. 134KCompare →	2.5%	February	June	$1,567/mo
08	HollandMI Pop. 34KCompare →	2.4%	December	August	$1,618/mo
09	Royal OakMI Pop. 58KCompare →	2.3%	January	June	$1,962/mo
10	DearbornMI Pop. 107KCompare →	2.3%	February	August	$1,861/mo
11	SouthfieldMI Pop. 76KCompare →	1.8%	February	August	$1,539/mo
12	NoviMI Pop. 67KCompare →	1.7%	January	August	$1,832/mo
13	PontiacMI Pop. 62KCompare →	1.7%	March	August	$1,351/mo
14	FlintMI Pop. 80KCompare →	1.7%	April	November	$927/mo
15	Ann ArborMI Pop. 122KCompare →	1.6%	December	June	$2,026/mo
16	Farmington HillsMI Pop. 84KCompare →	1.6%	January	August	$1,478/mo
17	LansingMI Pop. 113KCompare →	1.5%	February	October	$1,197/mo
18	WestlandMI Pop. 84KCompare →	1.4%	February	June	$1,301/mo
19	Madison HeightsMI Pop. 28KCompare →	1.3%	December	July	$1,565/mo
20	WarrenMI Pop. 138KCompare →	1.2%	February	June	$1,369/mo
21	DetroitMI Pop. 639KCompare →	1.0%	January	July	$1,328/mo
22	KalamazooMI Pop. 73KCompare →	1.0%	February	September	$1,216/mo
23	YpsilantiMI Pop. 20KCompare →	0.8%	April	July	$1,296/mo
24	Dearborn HeightsMI Pop. 62KCompare →	0.7%	February	September	$1,447/mo
25	RosevilleMI Pop. 47KCompare →	0.5%	April	August	$1,265/mo