Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Oakland University, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$1,992/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $1,992 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $92 more per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

388

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Oakland University, MI

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 22% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Oakland University, MI

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $1,586, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,630.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

-

24%

1 bedroom

$1,399

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,727

-

6%

3 bedroom

$2,575

-

6%

4 bedroom

$3,400

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,727

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oakland University, 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.

Discover rentals in Oakland University, MI

Winston Commons - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Winston Commons

4000 Winston Dr, Pontiac, MI 48342

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$621–$1,795

Wayside Park - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.3

Very good

Wayside Park

1911 Wayside Park, Rochester, MI 48307

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard South - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.5

Very good

Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard South

Martin Luther King Jr Blvd S, Pontiac, MI 48342

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

190 Augusta Avenue - 1Unit 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Pontiac

190 Augusta Avenue - 1

190 Augusta Avenue - 1Unit 1 #1, Pontiac, MI 48341

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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Frequently asked questions for Oakland University, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $1,992 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $92 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?

To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).

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