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Rental Market Trends in Waterford, MI

What is the average rent in Waterford, MI?

$1,033/month

Average Rent

693 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Waterford, MI is $1,033 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Waterford more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waterford, you can expect to pay about $801 per month for a studio, $1,033 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,269 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,676 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$801/month
350 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,033/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,269/month
948 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,676/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,562/month
1,410 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,530/month
1,761 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 Waterford, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $23 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Waterford, MI
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waterford, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
38% $700 - $1,000/month
62% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Waterford is $1,033, you’ll want to make about $3,443 per month or $41,316 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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Waterford, MI

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Auburn Gate Apartments

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$1,415 - $2,200

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Laketree

Laketree

170 Leslie Ln,
Waterford, MI 48328

$1,080 - $1,355

1-2 Beds

Heritage Park East

Heritage Park East

3325 Watkins Lake Rd,
Waterford, MI 48328

$899 - $1,250

1-2 Beds

The Crossing at Auburn Hills

The Crossing at Auburn Hills

601 Seville Blvd,
Pontiac, MI 48340

$1,325 - $1,375

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Property Management Companies in Waterford, MI

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Monarch Investment and Management Group
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4 Communities in Waterford
LR Management
LR Management
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3 Communities in Waterford
M. Shapiro Development Company, LLC
M. Shapiro Development Company, LLC
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  • 9,447

    Units

  • 28

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3 Communities in Waterford
Princeton Management
Princeton Management
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  • 21,159

    Units

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2 Communities in Waterford
Jacobson Brothers
Jacobson Brothers
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  • 4,170

    Units

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2 Communities in Waterford
Sam Cassar Company
Sam Cassar Company
  • 11

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  • 1,085

    Units

  • 7

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2 Communities in Waterford
Edward Rose & Sons
Edward Rose & Sons
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1 Community in Waterford
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BEZTAK Properties
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1 Community in Waterford

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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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