Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Dearborn, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Dearborn rent stands today

    Dearborn, MI rent rose 3.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $22 more per month on average than last year, with the current median just below the peak of $1,514/month reached in December 2025.

  • Dearborn sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a market that is accessible for renters seeking value in Michigan with 53 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Dearborn rent for $1,225/month, 1-bedrooms at $999/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,880/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,800/month. The bedroom mix is led by 2- and 3-bedroom units, each comprising about 31% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Hemlock Park rents fell 54.8% year over year to $995/month across 13 rentals, and Dearborn Hills dropped 51.7% to $1,450/month with 14 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide rise of 3.4%, showing significant local variation.

Median rent

Median rent in Dearborn

$1,550/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dearborn is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dearborn

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dearborn 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, MI

Average rent prices in Dearborn 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, MI

Rent prices in Dearborn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dearborn is $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Dearborn run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,299.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

2%

73%

1 bedroom

$999

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,500

11%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,880

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,800

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

73%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,880

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dearborn, MI is 29% higher than the median rent in Detroit, MI.

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City Hall Artist Lofts

13615 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$855–$1,423

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23919 Oxford St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gindely house for rent in Dearborn

7252 Williamson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oakman Gorve house for rent in Dearborn

Residential, 1 Story, Dearborn, MI

7252 Williamson St, Dearborn, MI 48126

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

24720 Michigan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Volks apartment for rent in Dearborn

Condominium, 1 Story, Dearborn, MI

24720 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

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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 $1,550 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dearborn?

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

How does Dearborn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dearborn is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dearborn?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Dearborn are Blesser Park ($995/mo), Shaefer Greenfield ($1,127/mo), and Georgetown Commons ($1,300/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dearborn?

To comfortably afford rent in Dearborn, 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?

April offers the best rental prices in Dearborn despite higher competition, with rents running about 6% lower than August, which sees the highest rent. December is the least competitive month with lower demand relative to available 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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