Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Farmington Hills, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Farmington Hills, MI rent rose 27.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,589/month. Renters today are paying $344 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Farmington Hills sits 16.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 57 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Farmington Hills, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,199/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,575/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,600/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 3-bedroom segment in Farmington Hills, MI saw rents decline by 4.3% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 27.6%. This difference shows distinct trends within bedroom tiers compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Farmington Hills

$1,589/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Farmington Hills is $1,589 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $311 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Farmington Hills

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Farmington Hills rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 28% 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 $1,317, whereas a house costs $2,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Farmington Hills run $1,156 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,414.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,199

2%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,575

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,200

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,600

5%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

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$1,589
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,597
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Farmington Hills, MI is 1% lower than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.

Discover rentals in Farmington Hills, MI

River Valley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8

Very good

River Valley Apartments

31600 W 9 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

1–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Independence Green - Photo 1 of 1

31m ago

9.9

Excellent

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Independence Green

24360 Independence Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48335

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$925–$2,613

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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21242 Randall St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Farmington Hills

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
House of Botsford Apartments & Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.6

Excellent

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House of Botsford Apartments & Townhomes

20810 Botsford Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

2 beds

1 bath

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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 $1,589 per month as of October 24, 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 28% since last year.

How does Farmington Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Farmington Hills is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $311 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 $64,000/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?

July offers the lowest rents in Farmington Hills, with approximately 14% savings compared to October when rents peak.

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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