Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 10, 2026

Average rent in
Romulus, MI

Last updated on January 10, 2026

Last updated on January 10, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Romulus, MI is $1,145. This is -40%, or $755, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,145

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Romulus, MI is $1,145. This is -40%, or $755, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

71%
19%
10%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

69%
31%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Romulus, MI

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Romulus, MI have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Romulus, MI

The monthly rent for an apartment in Romulus, MI is $1,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Romulus, MI costs about $970 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,145. Houses for rent in Romulus, MI are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,575.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$895

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,200

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,600

1%

34%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

25%

Studio

$850

No Change

39%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

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.

Compare rent prices in Romulus, MI to other cities

Median rent prices in Romulus, MI for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Allen Park, MI.

Romulus

Median rent price$1,145
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,142
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Romulus, MI is equal to the median rent in Allen Park, MI.

More data insights and reports

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Discover rentals in Romulus, MI

35301 Michelle Dr - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Apartment for rent in Romulus

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 9

7141 Colbert St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Romulus

7141 Colbert St

7141 Colbert St, Romulus, MI 48174

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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6190 Cordell St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Romulus

6190 Cordell St. *EPM* - 1

6190 Cordell St #1, Romulus, MI 48174

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

$1,325

Price drop

House for rent

Available Nov 7

15762 Isabelle St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Romulus

15762 Isabelle St. *EPM* - 1

15762 Isabelle St #1, Romulus, MI 48174

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

House for rent

Available Dec 17

6043 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Romulus

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

House for rent

Available Dec 26