Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Average rent in
Wayne, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wayne, MI rent is down 1.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,625/month. Renters today are paying $89 less per month on average than last year, with a month-to-month decline of 1.4%.
Compared to national trends
Wayne sits 16.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 74 total rentals offering limited but affordable options for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Wayne run around $2,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $995/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,540/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $3,200/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 2-bed and 3-bed units, which make up over 65% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Wayne have climbed by 86.8% year over year, far outpacing the overall market decline. This surge contrasts with the citywide median rent decline of 1.5%, showing a unique dynamic in the studio segment.
Median rent
Median rent in Wayne
$1,625/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Wayne is $1,625 per month as of May 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wayne
74
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wayne rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wayne, MI
Average rent prices in Wayne have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Wayne, MI
Rent prices in Wayne vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wayne is $1,445, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Wayne run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,455.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,800 | No Change |  117% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,539 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 7% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Canton | $1,844 | |
Wayne | $1,098 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,445 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,700 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
117%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,539
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
Canton
Average rent
$1,844
Wayne
Average rent
$1,098
Apartments
Average rent
$1,445
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wayne, 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 Wayne, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wayne and Ann Arbor by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wayne
17%lower than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wayne, MI is 23% lower than the median rent in Ann Arbor, MI.
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7%Discover rentals in Wayne, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wayne
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wayne
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wayne
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wayne
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
7h ago
Canton condo for rent in Wayne
1265 Old Colony Ln #1, Wayne, MI 48187
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Canton house for rent in Wayne
3547 Park Creek Ln, Wayne, MI 48188
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wayne
4438 Wayne Road #1, Wayne, MI 48184
Studio
0 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 21
5d+ ago
Canton condo for rent in Wayne
41101 N Maplewood Dr, Wayne, MI 48187
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
7480 Windsor Woods Drive, Wayne, MI 48187
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,170–$1,350
Apartment for rent
21h ago
41265 Crossbow Cir, Wayne, MI 48188
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,955
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8660 Walton Blvd, Wayne, MI 48187
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
41299 Heathmore Ct, Wayne, MI 48187
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7480 Windsor Woods Drive, Wayne, MI 48187
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,170–$1,350
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
33000 Parkhill Street, Wayne, MI 48184
1–2 beds
1 bath
$955–$1,240
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
5d+ ago
Canton house for rent in Wayne
44018 Bannockburn Dr, Wayne, MI 48187
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
21h ago
41265 Crossbow Cir, Wayne, MI 48188
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,955
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
33000 Parkhill Street, Wayne, MI 48184
2 beds
1 bath
$1,055
Apartment for rent
Available May 7
2d ago
Verified
7480 Windsor Woods Drive, Wayne, MI 48187
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
41265 Crossbow Cir, Wayne, MI 48188
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,350–$1,955
Apartment for rent
3h ago
6900 Foxthorn Dr, Wayne, MI 48187
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,645
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wayne, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Wayne rental market.
How much is rent in Wayne?
The average rent in Wayne is $1,625 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wayne?
Average rent prices in Wayne have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Wayne rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wayne is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wayne?
To comfortably afford rent in Wayne, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wayne?
Wayne's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's available inventory.
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).