Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Westland, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Westland rent stands today

    Westland, MI rent rose 2.7% year over year, reaching a current median of $1,335/month. This marks a return to the peak rent level of $1,350/month seen in June 2026, with a month-to-month increase of 2.3%.

  • Westland sits 31.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller rental market with 52 total rentals available. This positions Westland as an accessible option for renters seeking value in the region.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Westland run close to $1,090 and $1,099/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms rise to $1,265/month. Larger units command higher rents, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,650/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Westland

$1,335/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westland is $1,335 per month as of June 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $615 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westland

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westland rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Westland, MI

Average rent prices in Westland have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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 Westland, MI

Rent prices in Westland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westland is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,685. 1-bedroom apartments in Westland run $1,109 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,270.

Listings

Studio

$1,090

No Change

56%

1 bedroom

$1,099

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,265

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,650

No Change

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,090

Last year

56%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,265

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last year

33%

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

Compare median rent prices in Westland and Dearborn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Westland

Median rent price$1,335
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,372
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westland, MI is 3% lower than the median rent in Dearborn, MI.

Discover rentals in Westland, MI

33514 Berville Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

33514 Berville Court

33514 Berville Ct, Westland, MI 48186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Condo for rent

Available Jun 16

Wilderness Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Wilderness Park Apartments

7280 Wilderness Park Dr, Westland, MI 48185

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

Apartment for rent

Oak Village - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Oak Village

2758 Ackley Ave, Westland, MI 48186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,120–$1,235

Apartment for rent

31820 Bay Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Westland

31820 Bay Ct

31820 Bay Ct, Westland, MI 48186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Westland, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Westland rental market.

How much is rent in Westland?

The average rent in Westland is $1,335 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westland?

Average rent prices in Westland have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Westland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westland is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $615 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westland?

To comfortably afford rent in Westland, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Westland's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 5.3% and two-bedrooms rising 6.7%.

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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