ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48108

Part of Ann Arbor, MI

Pop. 27,666·Washtenaw County·61st most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,584/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$348

Reported rents

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ZIP 48108 · $1,584

More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,290

1 BR

$1,320

2 BR

$1,570

3 BR

$1,880

4 BR+

$2,080

Research median

$1,570/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48108 changed +3.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($89,355) is $2,234 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,080).

Rank in Ann Arbor

1st cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Ann Arbor.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48197, 5 miles away, rents for 23% less ($1,227/mo), about $4,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48108. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,008/yr

At $1,584/mo median

Location

CityAnn Arbor

StateMI

CountyWashtenaw County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48108 (Ann Arbor, MI) is majority owner-occupied, 65.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,666

Median income

$89,355

Median age

36.3

Renters

44.6%

Age distribution

18.7%

29.5%

25.2%

15.9%

Under 1818.7%

18–3429.5%

35–5425.2%

55–6410.8%

65+15.9%

Gender

50.8%

49.2%

Male50.8%

Female49.2%

Race & ethnicity

58.4%

15.1%

16.4%

White58.4%

Black15.1%

Hispanic5.9%

Asian16.4%

Other4.2%

Education (25+)

19.5%

65.9%

No HS diploma3.4%

HS diploma11.2%

Some college19.5%

Bachelor's+65.9%

Housing tenure

55.4%

44.6%

Owner55.4%

Renter44.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 48108 in Ann Arbor, MI has changed in 5 years

Income

$73,184 → $89,355

up 22.1%

Population

27,474 → 27,666

up 0.7%

Renter share

46% → 44.6%

-1.4 pts

Bachelor's+

62.6% → 65.9%

+3.3 pts

Median age

35.5 → 36.3

+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,184 in 2021 to $89,355 more recently. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 62.6% to 65.9%.

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About renting in ZIP 48108

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48108 covers Ann Arbor, MI. The median rent here is $1,584/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($89,355/yr), ZIP 48108 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48108?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,584/mo in ZIP 48108. The local median household income is $89,355/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48108?

Rent in ZIP 48108 has risen 3.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 48108 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48108 is in the middle among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #61 of 168 at $1,584/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48108 changed +3.3%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.