Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Romulus, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Romulus

$1,265/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Romulus is $1,265 per month as of May 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $685 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Romulus

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Romulus rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Romulus, MI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Romulus, MI

Average rent prices in Romulus have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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 Romulus, MI

Rent prices in Romulus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Romulus is $1,128, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Romulus run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.

Listings

Studio

$850

11%

23%

1 bedroom

$939

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,259

5%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,995

2%

33%

4 bedroom

$3,000

14%

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Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$939

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,259

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

14%

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

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

Romulus

Median rent price$1,265
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Romulus, MI is 16% higher than the median rent in Allen Park, MI.

Discover rentals in Romulus, MI

New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Romulus

6026 W Maple St #162, Romulus, MI 48174

3 beds

2 baths

$1,449

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Romulus, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Romulus rental market.

How much is rent in Romulus?

The average rent in Romulus is $1,265 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Romulus?

Average rent prices in Romulus have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Romulus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Romulus is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $685 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Romulus?

To comfortably afford rent in Romulus, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Romulus?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Romulus, MI is $957, and for a 2-bedroom apartment, it is $1,040.

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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