Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Dearborn Heights, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Dearborn Heights

$1,550/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dearborn Heights is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dearborn Heights

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dearborn Heights rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,045, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Dearborn Heights run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,249.

Listings

Studio

$2,800

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,045

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,339

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,750

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,075

1%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$2,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,339

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

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$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,890
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dearborn Heights, MI is 18% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, MI.

Discover rentals in Dearborn Heights, MI

181 Terri Dr #181 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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Crestwood Estates

181 Terri Dr #181, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

2 beds

2 baths

$1,119

House for rent

4757 Dudley St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dearborn Heights

Great home in Dearborn Heights

4757 Dudley St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

4471 Croissant Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

4471 Croissant Street

4471 Croissant St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

Available Jun 16

7427 Drexel St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dearborn Heights

House for rent

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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 $1,550 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dearborn Heights?

Average rent prices in Dearborn Heights have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Dearborn Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dearborn Heights is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $62,000/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?

Dearborn Heights, Michigan rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $980 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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