Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Farmington Hills, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Farmington Hills rent stands today

    Farmington Hills, MI rent rose 19.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,525/month. Renters today are paying $295 more per month on average than last year, recovering from a trough of $1,220/month in July 2025 but still below the peak of $1,650/month in September 2024.

  • Farmington Hills is 19.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market relative to the national landscape with 52 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    One-bedroom units in Farmington Hills run around $1,129/month, two-bedrooms at $1,600/month, three-bedrooms at $2,650/month, and four-plus bedrooms at $3,200/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Farmington Hills saw a year-over-year decline of 5.9%, diverging by 25.5 percentage points from the overall citywide rent increase. This contrasts with the general upward trend in rents across most other bedroom types.

Median rent

Median rent in Farmington Hills

$1,525/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Farmington Hills is $1,525 per month as of September 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Farmington Hills

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $1,289, whereas a house costs $2,549. 1-bedroom apartments in Farmington Hills run $1,115 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,129

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,600

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,650

2%

24%

4 bedroom

$3,200

6%

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,129

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

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$1,525
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,630
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Farmington Hills, MI is 6% 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

$875–$1,000

Independence Green - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Independence Green

24360 Independence Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48335

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$910–$2,584

Price drop

Call

House of Botsford - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

House of Botsford

20810 Botsford Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,320

Call

27860 Berrywood Ln #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Farmington Hills

Condominium, 1 Story Ground, Farmington Hills, MI

27860 Berrywood Ln #20, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

2 beds

2 baths

$1,150

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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 $1,525 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Farmington Hills?

Average rent prices in Farmington Hills have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Farmington Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Farmington Hills is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 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 $61,000/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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