Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Troy, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Troy rent stands today

    Troy, MI rent is showing mixed signals year over year, with a 4.2% change but also a $15 monthly decrease. The current median rent is $2,500/month, close to the city's peak from October 2025, presenting a complex market picture.

  • Troy's median rent runs roughly 1.3× the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros. The market offers 85 total rentals, with a mix of houses, condos, and apartments.

  • Price ranges

    Median rents by bedroom in Troy range from $1,586/month for 1-bed units to $3,295/month for 4+ bedrooms. Studios rent for $2,055/month, 2-bed units for $2,000/month, and 3-bed units for $2,800/month.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses rent for a median of $2,892/month while apartments are at $1,611/month. Houses make up 59.4% of total rentals and apartments 12.0%.

Median rent

Median rent in Troy

$2,500/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Troy is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Troy

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Troy rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Troy, MI

Average rent prices in Troy have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Troy, MI

Rent prices in Troy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Troy is $1,611, whereas a house costs $2,892. 1-bedroom apartments in Troy run $1,586 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,687.

Listings

Studio

$2,055

2%

22%

1 bedroom

$1,586

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,000

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,800

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,295

7%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,055

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,586

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Troy and Auburn Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Troy

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,735
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Troy, MI is 44% higher than the median rent in Auburn Hills, MI.

Cost of living in Troy, MI

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services9% higher
Groceries1% higher
Health11% higher
Housing8% higher
Transportation3% higher
Utilities3% lower

Discover rentals in Troy, MI

Ranch Apartment Homes in Great Troy Location - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Ranch Apartment Homes in Great Troy Location

1071 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083

1–2 beds

1 bath

$975–$1,150

Apartment for rent

1880 Axtell Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Troy

APARTMENT - Other - Troy, MI

1880 Axtell Dr #2, Troy, MI 48084

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Condo for rent

1968 Axtell Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Troy

CONDOS - Ranch - Troy, MI

1968 Axtell Dr #3, Troy, MI 48084

2 beds

1 bath

$1,480

Condo for rent

2118 Milverton Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Troy

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Troy, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Troy rental market.

How much is rent in Troy?

The average rent in Troy is $2,500 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Troy?

Average rent prices in Troy have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Troy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Troy is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Troy?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Troy are Automall ($1,831/mo), The Smart Zone ($1,950/mo), and Maple Road ($2,300/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Troy?

To comfortably afford rent in Troy, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Troy average approximately $1,500/month and two-bedrooms around $1,940/month.

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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