Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Birmingham, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Birmingham rent stands today
Birmingham, MI rent rose 11.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month matching the city's peak. Renters are paying $305 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat.
Vs. national rents
Birmingham runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, with a median rent of $3,000/month. This positions the city as a higher-cost market compared to the national median.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Birmingham are $1,502/month, 1-bedrooms are $2,312/month, 2-bedrooms are $2,600/month, 3-bedrooms are $3,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $7,500/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Birmingham
$3,000/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Birmingham is $3,000 per month as of November 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Birmingham
108
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Birmingham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Birmingham, MI
Average rent prices in Birmingham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $4,050, whereas a house costs $3,092. 1-bedroom apartments in Birmingham run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,346.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,502 | 4% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,312 | No Change | 33% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 |  8% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $7,500 | 7% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bloomfield Village | $2,750 | |
Downtown Birmingham | $4,326 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,050 | 6% | 138% | |
Condos | $2,825 | 2% | 7% | |
Houses | $3,092 | No Change | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,502
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,312
Last year
33%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
12%
Downtown Birmingham
Average rent
$4,326
Bloomfield Village
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$4,050
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
138%
Condos
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,092
Last year
4%
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
58%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Birmingham, MI is 20% higher than the median rent in Bloomfield Township, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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14%$2,275
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14%$1,545
3%$1,250
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8%$1,387
13%$2,800
7%$1,350
$2,220
11%$1,369
17%$1,700
Discover rentals in Birmingham, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Birmingham
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
4d ago
Condo for rent in Birmingham
2859 E Maple Rd #15, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3d ago
1050 N Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
355 E 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
200 Aspen Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
5 beds
7.5 baths
$25,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Birmingham condo for rent in Birmingham
180 Pierce St Unit 4, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
3.5 baths
$25,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Birmingham
512 Wallace St, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
4.5 baths
$22,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
5 beds
6.5 baths
$22,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
401 S Eton St, Birmingham, MI 48009
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$4,995–$8,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1037 Putney St, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
2101 E Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
1 bath
$3,490
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1050 N Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Birmingham
1985 Graefield Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Birmingham condo for rent in Birmingham
444 Chester St #420, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1646 S Bates St, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
2090 Bradford Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Birmingham
1722 Graefield Rd #46, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1581 Cheltenham Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Price dropped $250Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1058 Arden Ln, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
2 baths
$3,499
Price dropped $101Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Birmingham condo for rent in Birmingham
555 S Old Woodward Ave #1307, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$3,020
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo 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 $3,000 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Birmingham?
Average rent prices in Birmingham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Birmingham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Birmingham is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 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 $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Birmingham?
February offers the best rental deals in Birmingham, with rents running about 15% lower than June's peak pricing. December also presents less competitive conditions with reduced overall demand.
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).