Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 18, 2026
Average rent in
Wayne, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wayne, MI rent slipped 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,669/month. Renters today are paying $106 less per month on average than last year, though rent has climbed 4.3% month over month in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Wayne is 12.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios in Wayne rent for $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,013/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,562/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,799/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,998/month. This range reflects the variation across bedroom sizes in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Wayne
$1,669/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Wayne is $1,669 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $231 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wayne
96
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wayne rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wayne, MI
Average rent prices in Wayne have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,497, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Wayne run $1,013 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,539.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,095 | 35% |  34% | |
1 bedroom | $1,013 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,562 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,799 | No Change | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,997 | 8% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Canton | $1,799 | |
Wayne | $1,072 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,497 | 3% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,900 | 2% | 7% | |
Houses | $1,695 | 6% | 40% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,013
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,562
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
Canton
Average rent
$1,799
Wayne
Average rent
$1,072
Apartments
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
40%
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
12%lower than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wayne, MI is 19% lower than the median rent in Ann Arbor, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,319
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2%Discover rentals in Wayne, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wayne
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wayne
35743 E Michigan Ave #2, Wayne, MI 48184
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
3d ago
8375 Honeytree Blvd, Wayne, MI 48187
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,029–$2,039
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
33000 Parkhill Street, Wayne, MI 48184
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$1,055–$1,245
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Canton house for rent in Wayne
6573 Poppleton Rd, Wayne, MI 48187
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Canton house for rent in Wayne
48280 Gladstone Rd, Wayne, MI 48188
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Canton house for rent in Wayne
50236 Amberwood Rd, Wayne, MI 48188
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Canton house for rent in Wayne
6028 Meadowview Dr, Wayne, MI 48187
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
33000 Parkhill Street, Wayne, MI 48184
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$1,055–$1,245
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
4d ago
Verified
7480 Windsor Woods Drive, Wayne, MI 48187
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,130–$1,365
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
41299 Heathmore Ct, Wayne, MI 48187
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
33095 Forest St, Wayne, MI 48184
1 bed
1 bath
$1,013
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7480 Windsor Woods Drive, Wayne, MI 48187
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,130–$1,365
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
33000 Parkhill Street, Wayne, MI 48184
Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$1,055–$1,245
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
2d ago
Verified
1315 Waterside, Wayne, MI 48187
2 beds
2 baths
$2,599–$2,899
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Canton condo for rent in Wayne
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
33000 Parkhill Street, Wayne, MI 48184
2 beds
1 bath
$1,055–$1,090
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
4d ago
Verified
7480 Windsor Woods Drive, Wayne, MI 48187
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,130–$1,365
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wayne
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 24
19h ago
Canton house for rent in Wayne
1625 Emerald Pines Dr, Wayne, MI 48188
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,750
Price dropped $350House 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 $1,669 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wayne?
Average rent prices in Wayne have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Wayne rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wayne is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $231 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 $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wayne?
April offers the lowest rents in Wayne, while November provides the least competitive rental market with reduced demand. Both months could result in lower prices and less competition compared to peak season.
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).