Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Dearborn, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Dearborn, MI rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $86 less per month on average than last year, despite a 5.4% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Dearborn sits 25.4% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest.

  • Price ranges

    In Dearborn, studios rent for $2,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,115/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,450/month, and 3-bedrooms for $1,850/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,700/month, while apartments sit at $1,350/month, with houses making up 60.7% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Cherry Hill Estates rents fell 50.0% year over year to $1,300/month across 21 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 3.3% drop, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Dearborn

$1,450/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dearborn is $1,450 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $495 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dearborn

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dearborn 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, MI

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

Rent prices in Dearborn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dearborn is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Dearborn run $1,115 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$2,800

No Change

130%

1 bedroom

$1,115

3%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,450

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,850

3%

12%

4 bedroom

$1,300

4%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

130%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,115

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

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$1,450
decreased by25%

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 21% higher than the median rent in Detroit, MI.

Discover rentals in Dearborn, MI

City Hall Artist Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

Call

6225 Middlesex St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Fordson apartment for rent in Dearborn

6225 Middlesex St #5, Dearborn, MI 48126

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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

$900

House for rent

6117 Kenilworth St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fordson condo for rent in Dearborn

CONDOS - Other - Dearborn, MI

6117 Kenilworth St, Dearborn, MI 48126

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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 $1,450 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dearborn?

Average rent prices in Dearborn have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Dearborn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dearborn is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dearborn?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Dearborn are Shaefer Greenfield ($900/mo), Hemlock Park ($1,122/mo), and Morley ($1,199/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dearborn?

To comfortably afford rent in Dearborn, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Dearborn average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,460/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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