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Rental Market Trends in Dearborn Heights, MI

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Dearborn Heights, MI is $1,067/month.

Rent in Dearborn Heights is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,067/month

Average Rent

735 Sq Ft

Average Size

-2.8%

Change / Year

265

Available Apartments

Dearborn Heights rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Dearborn Heights average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Dearborn Heights average $1,067 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Dearborn Heights average $1,249 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Dearborn Heights average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,067/month
735 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,249/month
912 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,464/month
923 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,606/month
980 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,840/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,442/month
1,089 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Dearborn Heights, MI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $29 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Dearborn Heights, MI

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dearborn Heights, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
83% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dearborn Heights, MI?

Because the average rent in Dearborn Heights is $1,067, you’ll want to make about $3,556 per month or $42,672 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.

City

Dearborn Heights, MI

265 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Dearborn Heights We Think You'll Love

Cherry Hill Village Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI

Cherry Hill Village Apartments - Dearborn Heights, MI

238 Yorkshire Blvd,
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

1-2 Beds | $1,045 - $1,399

Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI

Dearborn View Apartments - Inkster, MI

572 Tobin Dr,
Inkster, MI 48141

1-3 Beds | $960 - $1,600

GoodHomes Detroit

GoodHomes Detroit

5777 Southfield Fwy,
Detroit, MI 48228

Studio - 2 Beds | $995 - $1,530

Ava Dearborn Heights

Ava Dearborn Heights

5965-6139 Evergreen Rd,
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

1-2 Beds | $1,095 - $1,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Dearborn Heights?

The average rent in Dearborn Heights is $1,067 per month, which is 35.8% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Dearborn Heights?

The average rent for a house in Dearborn Heights, MI is $1,606 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Dearborn Heights?

The average rent for a townhome in Dearborn Heights, MI is $1,442 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Dearborn Heights?

Rents in Dearborn Heights, MI are decreasing, with prices down 2.8% year-over-year and $29 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Dearborn Heights?

In Dearborn Heights, MI, 83% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Michigan Dearborn Heights Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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