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Rental Market Trends in Inkster, MI

What is the average rent in Inkster, MI?

$984/month

Average Rent

717 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Inkster, MI is $984 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Inkster more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Inkster, you can expect to pay about $727 per month for a studio, $984 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,206 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,485 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$727/month
519 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$984/month
717 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,206/month
917 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,485/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,295/month
831 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,584/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Inkster, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.2%, which averages out to $51 more 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 Inkster, MI
Last Updated April 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Inkster, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
44% Below $700/month
22% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Inkster?

Based on current rent prices, Biltmore Sites and Cherry Hill Manor" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Inkster.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Biltmore Sites
$1,169/month
687 Sq Ft
Cherry Hill Manor
$1,182/month
653 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Inkster?

Based on current rent prices, Cherry Hill Manor and Biltmore Sites" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Inkster.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cherry Hill Manor
$1,182/month
653 Sq Ft
Biltmore Sites
$1,169/month
687 Sq Ft

Which Inkster neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Inkster with the most apartments available are Cherry Hill Manor and Biltmore Sites" .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cherry Hill Manor
$1,182/month
653 Sq Ft
Biltmore Sites
$1,169/month
687 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Inkster is $984, you’ll want to make about $3,280 per month or $39,360 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.

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Inkster, MI

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$960 - $1,550

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$949 - $1,444

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$1,190 - $1,505

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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 February 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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