The Michigan rental market
Michigan tracks median rent across 93 cities, ranging from Bay City at $940/mo to Birmingham at $3,556/mo. The state average of $1,572/mo runs about 19% below the national median of $1,930/mo.
Across Michigan cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +3.2% over the past year. 13 of 107 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 94 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren.
Michigan rent questions
What is the average rent in Michigan?
The average median rent across 93 tracked cities in Michigan is $1,572/mo, about 19% below the national median of $1,930/mo.
Which Michigan city has the highest rent?
Birmingham has the highest median rent in Michigan at $3,556/mo.
Which Michigan city has the most affordable rent?
Bay City is the most affordable tracked city in Michigan, with a median rent of $940/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in Michigan?
Across Michigan cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +3.2% over the past year.
How does Michigan rent compare to the rest of the country?
13 of 107 tracked Michigan cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,930/mo, and 94 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in Michigan?
By population, the largest rental markets in Michigan are Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.