Michigan rental market
Last updated August 26, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for houses in Michigan is $1,650.
$1,650
+$50
+$5
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4,470
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for houses is $150 to $107,999.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 5 |
| $500 | 15 |
| $600 | 17 |
| $700 | 80 |
| $800 | 166 |
| $900 | 286 |
| $1,000 | 233 |
| $1,100 | 376 |
| $1,200 | 523 |
| $1,300 | 579 |
| $1,400 | 493 |
| $1,500 | 362 |
| $1,600 | 266 |
| $1,700 | 290 |
| $1,800 | 232 |
| $1,900 | 238 |
| $2,000 | 201 |
| $2,100 | 189 |
| $2,200 | 221 |
| $2,300 | 159 |
| $2,400 | 203 |
| $2,500 | 179 |
| $2,600 | 123 |
| $2,700 | 135 |
| $2,800 | 117 |
| $2,900 | 136 |
| $3,000 | 83 |
| $3,100 | 66 |
| $3,200 | 71 |
| $3,300 | 39 |
| $3,400 | 73 |
| $3,500 | 81 |
| $3,600 | 33 |
| $3,700 | 34 |
| $3,800 | 22 |
| $3,900 | 46 |
| $4,000 | 38 |
| $4,100 | 11 |
| $4,200 | 17 |
| $4,300 | 8 |
| $4,400 | 29 |
| $4,500 | 27 |
| $4,600 | 7 |
| $4,700 | 15 |
| $4,800 | 9 |
| $4,900 | 22 |
| $5,000+ | 121 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $5 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| Feb | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| Mar | $1,500 | $1,550 |
| Apr | $1,545 | $1,595 |
| May | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| Jun | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| Jul | $1,595 | $1,600 |
| Aug | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Sep | $1,650 | No data |
| Oct | $1,650 | No data |
| Nov | $1,695 | No data |
| Dec | $1,600 | No data |
Market temperature
The Michigan rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Michigan is 28% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Michigan?
The average rent in Michigan is $1,400.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Michigan?
Houses in Michigan rent between $100 - $107,999 with an average rent of $1,400.
3. How has the rent in Michigan changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Michigan did not change.
4. How much has the rent in Michigan increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Michigan increased by $12
5. How many available rentals are there in Michigan?
There are currently 11,022 rentals available in Michigan.
6. How do rent prices in Michigan compare with the national average?
The average rent in Michigan is $1,400 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.