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Rental Market Trends in Dearborn Heights, MI
What is the average rent in Dearborn Heights, MI?
$1,046/month
Average Rent
732 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Dearborn Heights, MI is $1,046 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Dearborn Heights more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dearborn Heights, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,046 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,250 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Dearborn Heights, MI?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $21 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Dearborn Heights, MI
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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9%
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82%
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9%
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0%
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dearborn Heights?
Based on current rent prices, Dearborn Meadows, Dearborn Oaks and Dearborn Manor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dearborn Heights.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dearborn Heights?
Based on current rent prices, Dearborn Manor, Dearborn Oaks and Dearborn Meadows are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dearborn Heights.
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Which Dearborn Heights neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Dearborn Heights with the most apartments available are Dearborn Manor, Dearborn Meadows and Dearborn Oaks .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dearborn Heights, MI?
Because the average rent in Dearborn Heights is $1,046, you’ll want to make about $3,486 per month or $41,832 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Dearborn Heights, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Dearborn Heights, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.