Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Birmingham, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Birmingham rent stands today
Birmingham, MI rent slipped 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,850/month. Renters today are paying $125 less per month on average than last year, despite a 5.4% increase month over month.
Compared to national trends
Birmingham rents are 48.0% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median. The market offers 100 total rentals, reflecting the available inventory for renters in this metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Birmingham rent for $895/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,425/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,450/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $7,500/month. This range covers the spectrum of bedroom sizes available.
Median rent
Median rent in Birmingham
$2,850/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Birmingham is $2,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $925 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Birmingham
100
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Birmingham run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,745.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | No Change | 50% | |
1 bedroom | $1,425 |  2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,450 | 17% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 15% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $7,500 | 16% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bloomfield Village | $3,200 | |
Downtown Birmingham | $4,063 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,425 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 22% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last year
50%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
8%
Downtown Birmingham
Average rent
$4,063
Bloomfield Village
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
22%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
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
48%higher than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Birmingham, MI is 46% higher than the median rent in Bloomfield Township, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,952
44%$2,065
$1,550
4%$1,500
6%$1,425
$1,295
2%$1,410
19%$2,600
22%$1,549
$2,320
9%$1,474
11%$1,850
Discover rentals in Birmingham, MI
3d ago
House for rent in Birmingham
2525 E Maple Rd #3, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ 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
3d ago
Condo for rent in Birmingham
982 N Adams Rd #4, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Birmingham condo for rent in Birmingham
34901 Woodward Ave #5thFL, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
3.5 baths
$19,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Birmingham condo for rent in Birmingham
370 E Brown St #402, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
3 baths
$17,450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
400 S Old Woodward Ave #315, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
2.5 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Birmingham condo for rent in Birmingham
370 E Brown St #301, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
3 baths
$14,950
Condo for rent
2d ago
2101 E Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
520 S Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,307
Apartment for rent
3d ago
401 S Eton St, Birmingham, MI 48009
2–4 beds
2 baths
$5,500–$8,900
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1997 Villa Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$2,375
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1555 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
2090 Bradford Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1688 Northlawn Blvd, Birmingham, MI 48009
4 beds
4 baths
$7,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Birmingham condo for rent in Birmingham
600 W Brown St #309, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Condo for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1555 Ruffner Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
4h ago
1997 Villa Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
2 beds
1 bath
$1,745–$2,375
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Birmingham
1901 Haynes St, Birmingham, MI 48009
3 beds
1 bath
$3,800
House for rent
1d ago
771 Henrietta St, Birmingham, MI 48009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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 $2,850 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Birmingham?
Average rent prices in Birmingham have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Birmingham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Birmingham is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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 $114,000/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).