Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Dearborn Heights, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Dearborn Heights

$1,499/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dearborn Heights is $1,499 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $431 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dearborn Heights

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Dearborn Heights run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.

Listings

Studio

$1,090

-

-

1 bedroom

$975

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,255

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,100

2%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,090

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,255

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

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$1,499
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,985
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dearborn Heights, MI is 24% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, MI.

Discover rentals in Dearborn Heights, MI

5660 Pardee - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

5660 Pardee

5660 Pardee Ave, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

25745 Princeton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dearborn Heights

House for rent

4704 Jackson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dearborn Heights

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Dearborn Heights, MI

4704 Jackson St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

6198 Mayburn 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 $1,499 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dearborn Heights?

Average rent prices in Dearborn Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Dearborn Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dearborn Heights is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $431 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 $60,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Dearborn Heights average around $990/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,290/month.

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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