ZIP Code · MI

ZIP 48326

Part of Auburn Hills, MI

Pop. 24,514·Oakland County·36th most expensive ZIP in Michigan

Median rent (all units)

$1,799/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$133

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ZIP 48326 · $1,799

More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,170

1 BR

$1,300

2 BR

$1,640

3 BR

$2,000

4 BR+

$2,170

Research median

$1,640/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

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 48326 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Michigan

Rent in ZIP 48326 changed +5.1% 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 7 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($85,190) is $2,130 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,000); a 4-bedroom is $2,170.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 48340, 2 miles away, rents for 26% less ($1,328/mo), about $5,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 48326. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,588/yr

At $1,799/mo median

Location

CityAuburn Hills

StateMI

CountyOakland County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 48326 (Auburn Hills, MI) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 49.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,514

Median income

$85,190

Median age

37.6

Renters

48.3%

Age distribution

15.7%

30.8%

26.7%

15.5%

Under 1815.7%

18–3430.8%

35–5426.7%

55–6411.3%

65+15.5%

Gender

47.9%

52.1%

Male47.9%

Female52.1%

Race & ethnicity

54.2%

14.7%

12.4%

13.8%

White54.2%

Black14.7%

Hispanic12.4%

Asian13.8%

Other4.9%

Education (25+)

17%

26.4%

49.9%

No HS diploma6.7%

HS diploma17%

Some college26.4%

Bachelor's+49.9%

Housing tenure

51.7%

48.3%

Owner51.7%

Renter48.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 48326 in Auburn Hills, MI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,717 → $1,799

up 4.8%

Income

$74,308 → $85,190

up 14.6%

Population

23,737 → 24,514

up 3.3%

Renter share

50.7% → 48.3%

-2.4 pts

Bachelor's+

47.5% → 49.9%

+2.4 pts

Median age

35.8 → 37.6

+1.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 48326 in Auburn Hills, MI paid around $1,717 a month. That figure now sits near $1,799, up 4.8% from the 2023 baseline. Median household income climbed from $74,308 to $85,190 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.6% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 48326 in Auburn Hills, MI adding about 777 residents over the five-year window, up 3.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 50.7% to 48.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.5% to 49.9% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 48326 in Auburn Hills, MI reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 48326 covers Auburn Hills, MI. The median rent here is $1,799/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($85,190/yr), ZIP 48326 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 48326?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,799/mo in ZIP 48326. The local median household income is $85,190/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 48326?

Rent in ZIP 48326 has risen 5.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2022.

How does ZIP 48326 compare to other ZIPs in Michigan?

ZIP 48326 is one of the pricier among Michigan ZIP codes for rent, ranking #36 of 168 at $1,799/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 48326 changed +5.1%, against a typical +4.4% across the 134 Michigan ZIP codes Zillow tracks.