Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Dearborn Heights, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Dearborn Heights rent stands today

    Dearborn Heights, MI rent rose 9.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,638/month. Renters are paying $138 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level seen in October 2026.

  • Dearborn Heights is 13.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market includes 51 total rentals, with a majority of houses available, offering a moderately priced option for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Dearborn Heights run around $1,948/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,395/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,775/month. The 1-bedroom segment shows little change year over year, while 2-bedroom rents climbed 16.5%.

Median rent

Median rent in Dearborn Heights

$1,637/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dearborn Heights is $1,637 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $262 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dearborn Heights

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dearborn Heights rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Dearborn Heights, MI

Average rent prices in Dearborn Heights have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Dearborn Heights, MI

Rent prices in Dearborn Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dearborn Heights is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Dearborn Heights run $1,013 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,245.

Listings

Studio

$1,947

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,395

7%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,800

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,775

8%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,947

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dearborn Heights, 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 Dearborn Heights, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dearborn Heights and Beverly Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dearborn Heights

Median rent price$1,637
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dearborn Heights, MI is 6% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, MI.

Discover rentals in Dearborn Heights, MI

38 2nd St #38 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Crestwood Estates

38 2nd St #38, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

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.
20 Eden Park Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Dearborn Heights

Condominium, 1 Story, Dearborn Heights, MI

20 Eden Park Dr, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

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.
5689 Cornell St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dearborn Heights

5689 Cornell St

5689 Cornell St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

3 beds

1 bath

$1,325

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.
25115 Andover Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Dearborn Heights

Residential, 2 Story, Dearborn Heights, MI

25115 Andover Dr, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Dearborn Heights, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Dearborn Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Dearborn Heights?

The average rent in Dearborn Heights is $1,637 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dearborn Heights?

Average rent prices in Dearborn Heights have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Dearborn Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dearborn Heights is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $262 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dearborn Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Dearborn Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Dearborn Heights?

September offers the best rental deals in Dearborn Heights, with prices running about 7% lower than the peak season in March when demand is highest.

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).

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