Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Farmington Hills, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Farmington Hills, MI rent rose 11.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $216 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Farmington Hills sits 30.1% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    In Farmington Hills, studios rent for $3,950/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,100/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,550/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,638/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Farmington Hills

$1,350/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Farmington Hills is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Farmington Hills

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills, MI

Average rent prices in Farmington Hills have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Farmington Hills, MI

Rent prices in Farmington Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Farmington Hills is $1,215, whereas a house costs $2,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Farmington Hills run $1,078 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,335.

Listings

Studio

$3,950

156%

141%

1 bedroom

$1,100

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,550

15%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,637

16%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

156%

Last year

141%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,637

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Farmington Hills and Auburn Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Farmington Hills

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,662
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Farmington Hills, MI is 19% lower than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.

Discover rentals in Farmington Hills, MI

River Valley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

7h ago

8

Very good

River Valley Apartments

31600 W 9 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

1–2 beds

1 bath

$875–$1,000

Apartment for rent

21212 Rensselaer St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Farmington Hills

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Farmington Hills, MI

21212 Rensselaer St, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

2 beds

1 bath

$1,220

House for rent

3d ago

8

Very good

Carrington Place

35250 Freedom Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48335

2 beds

1 bath

$1,368

Apartment for rent

Available May 19

21227 Rensselaer St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Farmington Hills

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Farmington Hills, MI

21227 Rensselaer St, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Farmington Hills, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Farmington Hills rental market.

How much is rent in Farmington Hills?

The average rent in Farmington Hills is $1,350 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Farmington Hills?

Average rent prices in Farmington Hills have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Farmington Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Farmington Hills is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Farmington Hills?

To comfortably afford rent in Farmington Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Farmington Hills?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Farmington Hills average around $1,100/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,520/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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