Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Macomb, Detroit, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Macomb

$2,506/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Macomb is $2,506 per month as of August 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $596 more per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Macomb

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Macomb rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Macomb, Detroit, MI

Average rent prices in Macomb have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Macomb, Detroit, MI

Rent prices in Macomb vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Macomb is $1,855, whereas a house costs $2,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Macomb run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,256.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

No Change

60%

1 bedroom

$1,100

5%

-

2 bedroom

$1,850

9%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,400

33%

17%

4 bedroom

$3,350

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

60%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Macomb, Detroit, 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 Macomb, Detroit, MI compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Macomb and Fraser by all bedroom counts and property types.

Macomb

Median rent price$2,506
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Macomb, Detroit, MI is 94% higher than the median rent in Fraser, Fraser, MI.

Discover rentals in Macomb, Detroit, MI

15246 Ashley Ct #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Macomb apartment for rent in Detroit

Apartment for rent

15765 Balfour Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Macomb condo for rent in Detroit

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Condo for rent

15450 Ashley Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Macomb condo for rent in Detroit

Condominium, 1 Story Up, Macomb Twp, MI

15450 Ashley Ct, Detroit, MI 48044

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Condo for rent

16632 Glenmoor Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Macomb condo for rent in Detroit

Condominium, 1 Story Up, Macomb Twp, MI

16632 Glenmoor Blvd, Detroit, MI 48044

2 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Macomb, Detroit, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Macomb rental market.

How much is rent in Macomb?

The average rent in Macomb is $2,506 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Macomb?

Average rent prices in Macomb have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Macomb rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Macomb is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $596 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Macomb?

To comfortably afford rent in Macomb, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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