Most affordable cities for renters in Michigan
Page 2 of 2
Data as of September 2026. Median rent from RentDataNow's monthly city data (Zillow's rent index where Zillow covers the city). Rank a year ago compares the same cities' rent 12 months earlier. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
60 cities
| Rank | City | Median rent | 1-yr change | 5-yr change | Rent/income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | East LansingMI | $1,847/mo | +5.2% | -- | 48.5% | ↓7 from #44 |
| 52 | Traverse CityMI | $1,850/mo | +3.8% | -- | 30.0% | ↓5 from #47 |
| 53 | TroyMI | $1,854/mo | +3.9% | +19.1% | 18.5% | ↓5 from #48 |
| 54 | DearbornMI | $1,861/mo | +3.9% | +21.4% | 34.2% | ↓5 from #49 |
| 55 | GrandvilleMI | $1,880/mo | +2.2% | -- | 28.8% | ↓5 from #50 |
| 56 | Royal OakMI | $1,962/mo | +5.3% | +22.2% | 23.3% | ↓5 from #51 |
| 57 | BerkleyMI | $1,993/mo | 0.0% | -- | 20.6% | -- |
| 58 | Ann ArborMI | $2,026/mo | +2.3% | +22.9% | 29.6% | ↓6 from #52 |
| 59 | TrentonMI | $2,075/mo | 0.0% | -- | 30.3% | -- |
| 60 | BirminghamMI | $2,682/mo | +4.2% | +30.2% | 21.0% | ↓7 from #53 |