Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Average rent in
Birmingham, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Birmingham rent stands today
Birmingham, MI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Month to month, rents increased 1.8%, reversing some earlier softness in the market.
Compared to national trends
Birmingham rents run 43.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a higher-tier market with limited total rentals at 94 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Birmingham rent for $1,130/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,438/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,450/month, rising to $3,500 for 3-bedrooms and $5,500 for 4+ bedrooms. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Birmingham
$2,800/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Birmingham is $2,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Birmingham
94
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Birmingham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Birmingham, MI
Average rent prices in Birmingham have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Birmingham, MI
Rent prices in Birmingham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Birmingham is $1,425, whereas a house costs $3,322. 1-bedroom apartments in Birmingham run $1,337 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,130 | No Change |  22% | |
1 bedroom | $1,437 | 2% |  12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,450 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 7% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 23% | 29% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bloomfield Village | $3,000 | |
Downtown Birmingham | $3,966 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,425 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,675 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,322 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,130
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
29%
Downtown Birmingham
Average rent
$3,966
Bloomfield Village
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,322
Last 30 days
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Birmingham, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Birmingham, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Birmingham and Bloomfield Township by all bedroom counts and property types.
Birmingham
44%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Birmingham, MI is 24% higher than the median rent in Bloomfield Township, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,250
19%$1,825
$1,500
17%$1,500
7%$1,388
$1,295
1%$1,410
20%$2,650
20%$1,300
$2,275
11%$1,471
6%$1,990
Discover rentals in Birmingham, MI
2d ago
2567 E Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Birmingham apartment for rent in Birmingham
271 W Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1997 Villa Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Birmingham
1245 Derby Rd #4, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
5 beds
6 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
401 S Eton St, Birmingham, MI 48009
2–4 beds
2 baths
$5,500–$8,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Birmingham
451 S Eton St, Birmingham, MI 48009
4 beds
3 baths
$8,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
811 Smith Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,500
House for rent
17h ago
1037 Putney St, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
1 bath
$1,890
House for rent
3d ago
520 S Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
401 S Eton St, Birmingham, MI 48009
2–4 beds
2 baths
$5,500–$8,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2101 E Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1360 Puritan Ave #NA, Birmingham, MI 48009
4 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
1997 Villa Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1539 Cole St, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Birmingham
553 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
3d ago
520 S Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1360 Puritan Ave #NA, Birmingham, MI 48009
4 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1646 S Bates St, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
1d ago
650 Ann St, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Birmingham, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Birmingham rental market.
How much is rent in Birmingham?
The average rent in Birmingham is $2,800 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Birmingham?
Average rent prices in Birmingham have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Birmingham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Birmingham is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Birmingham?
To comfortably afford rent in Birmingham, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Birmingham?
Birmingham's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,400 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing a decline and two-bedrooms remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).