Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Dearborn, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Dearborn

$1,400/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dearborn is $1,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dearborn

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dearborn rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Dearborn, MI

Average rent prices in Dearborn have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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, MI

Rent prices in Dearborn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dearborn is $1,299, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Dearborn run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

21%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,150

7%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,400

8%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,800

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,000

12%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

24%

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

Compare median rent prices in Dearborn and Detroit by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dearborn

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dearborn, MI is 17% higher than the median rent in Detroit, MI.

Discover rentals in Dearborn, MI

City Hall Artist Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

City Hall Artist Lofts

13615 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$801–$1,423

Apartment for rent

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23919 Oxford St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gindely house for rent in Dearborn

APARTMENT - Other - Dearborn, MI

23919 Oxford St, Dearborn, MI 48124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

6117 Kenilworth St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fordson house for rent in Dearborn

SINGLE_FAMILY - Dearborn, MI

6117 Kenilworth St, Dearborn, MI 48126

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

5250 Calhoun St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woodbridge condo for rent in Dearborn

CONDOS - Other - Dearborn, MI

5250 Calhoun St, Dearborn, MI 48126

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Dearborn, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Dearborn rental market.

How much is rent in Dearborn?

The average rent in Dearborn is $1,400 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dearborn?

Average rent prices in Dearborn have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Dearborn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dearborn is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dearborn?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Dearborn are Morley ($1,180/mo), Howard Park ($1,300/mo), and East Townhouse ($1,324/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dearborn?

To comfortably afford rent in Dearborn, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Dearborn's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse housing stock.

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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