Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Madison Heights, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Madison Heights

$1,420/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madison Heights is $1,420 per month as of September 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $480 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madison Heights

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Madison Heights rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Madison Heights, MI

Average rent prices in Madison Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Madison Heights, MI

Rent prices in Madison Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madison Heights is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,599. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison Heights run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,292.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

1%

44%

1 bedroom

$1,050

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,325

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$1,625

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,800

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Madison Heights, 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 Madison Heights, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Madison Heights and Allen Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Madison Heights

Median rent price$1,420
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madison Heights, MI is 10% lower than the median rent in Allen Park, MI.

Discover rentals in Madison Heights, MI

32000 Concord Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,205

$1,115

Price drop

31597 Harlo Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,297

$1,199

Price drop

27392 Osmun St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison Heights

Residential Lease, Madison Heights, MI

27392 Osmun St, Madison Heights, MI 48071

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

95 E Dallas Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison Heights

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Frequently asked questions for Madison Heights, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Madison Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Madison Heights?

The average rent in Madison Heights is $1,420 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madison Heights?

Average rent prices in Madison Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Madison Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madison Heights is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $480 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Madison Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Madison Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Madison Heights?

February offers the lowest rents in Madison Heights, running about 13% below October's peak pricing. This seasonal pattern creates clear savings opportunities for renters who can time their search for late winter.

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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