Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Melvindale, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Melvindale
$1,021/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Melvindale is $1,021 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $879 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Melvindale
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Melvindale rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Melvindale, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Melvindale, MI
Average rent prices in Melvindale have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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
Melvindale, MI
Rent prices in Melvindale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melvindale is $928, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Melvindale run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $899 |  1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,149 | 4% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,675 | No Change | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $1,695 | 19% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Melvindale | $1,021 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $928 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,127 | - | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,149
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
19%
Melvindale
Average rent
$1,021
Apartments
Average rent
$928
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,127
The table above reflects average rent prices in Melvindale, 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 Melvindale, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Melvindale and Berkley by all bedroom counts and property types.
Melvindale
46%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melvindale, MI is 43% lower than the median rent in Berkley, MI.
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8%Discover rentals in Melvindale, MI
5d+ ago
House for rent in Melvindale
17125 Dora St, Melvindale, MI 48122
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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 for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Melvindale
2552 Emogene St, Melvindale, MI 48122
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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 for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Melvindale
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
3d ago
4415 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale, MI 48122
1 bed
1 bath
$899
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4441 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale, MI 48122
1 bed
1 bath
$899
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4431 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale, MI 48122
1 bed
1 bath
$899
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
4415 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale, MI 48122
1 bed
1 bath
$899
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4441 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale, MI 48122
1 bed
1 bath
$899
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
6h ago
30 Gale Blvd, Melvindale, MI 48122
1–2 beds
1 bath
$911–$1,104
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Melvindale
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
3d ago
Verified
17225 Raupp St, Melvindale, MI 48122
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,297
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melvindale
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melvindale
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Melvindale
17125 Dora St, Melvindale, MI 48122
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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 for rent
6h ago
30 Gale Blvd, Melvindale, MI 48122
2 beds
1 bath
$1,037
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Melvindale, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Melvindale rental market.
How much is rent in Melvindale?
The average rent in Melvindale is $1,021 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Melvindale?
Average rent prices in Melvindale have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Melvindale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Melvindale is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $879 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Melvindale?
To comfortably afford rent in Melvindale, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/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).