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ZIP 48105

Pop. 37,048·Washtenaw County·6th most expensive ZIP in Michigan
Median rent (all units)
$2,240/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$275
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ZIP 48105 · $2,240
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,540
Research median
$1,920/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,880/yr
At $2,240/mo median
Location
StateMI
CountyWashtenaw County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.9% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48105 (Ann Arbor, MI) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 82.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,048
Median income
$94,774
Median age
31.6
Renters
49.9%
Age distribution
16.2%
38.7%
20.3%
16.5%
Under 1816.2%
18–3438.7%
35–5420.3%
55–648.3%
65+16.5%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
57.6%
26.8%
White57.6%
Black5.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian26.8%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
82.7%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma5.2%
Some college10.2%
Bachelor's+82.7%
Housing tenure
50.1%
49.9%
Owner50.1%
Renter49.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48105 in Ann Arbor, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,061 → $2,240
up 8.7%
Income
$83,947 → $94,774
up 12.9%
Population
37,899 → 37,048
down 2.2%
Renter share
50.1% → 49.9%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
81.5% → 82.7%
+1.2 pts
Median age
29.8 → 31.6
+1.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 48105 in Ann Arbor, MI stood at $2,061 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,240, reflecting a 8.7% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $94,774 today, compared with $83,947 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 37,899 residents to roughly 37,048. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 48105 covers Ann Arbor, MI. The median rent here is $2,240/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($94,774/yr), ZIP 48105 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 48105?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 48105 (Ann Arbor, MI) is $2,240. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 48105 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 48105's median rent of $2,240/mo is $275 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 48105 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48105 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Michigan, ranking #6 out of 165 ZIPs tracked at $2,240/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48105?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,240/mo in ZIP 48105. The local median household income is $94,774/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48105?

Rent in ZIP 48105 has decreased 11.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 48105 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 48105 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,240/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($94,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 48105 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 48105 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.9% of ZIP 48105 households are renters, while 50.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 48105 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 48105 compare to the rest of Ann Arbor?

ZIP 48105 is pricier than Ann Arbor as a whole. At $2,240/mo, it's $81 above the Ann Arbor citywide median of $2,159/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 48105 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 48105 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,240/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 48105's median household income ($94,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 48105 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.25%
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