Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Westland, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Westland rent stands today

    Westland, MI rent rose 3.9% year over year to a current median of $1,350/month, a modest increase of $34 per month compared to last year. The median is 2.2% below the recent peak reached in June 2026.

  • Westland is 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 52 total rentals available. This positions Westland as a value-oriented metro for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Westland rent for $1,875/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,099/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,330/month. The 4+ bedroom segment stands out with a median rent of $3,000/month, indicating variation by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Westland

$1,350/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westland is $1,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westland

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 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 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 $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Westland run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

Studio

$1,875

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,099

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,330

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,650

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,000

5%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$1,875

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,330

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

43%

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$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westland, MI is 13% lower than the median rent in Dearborn, MI.

Discover rentals in Westland, MI

35245 Melton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Westland

Residential, 1 Story, Westland, MI

35245 Melton St, Westland, MI 48186

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

32011 Ottawa St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Westland

32258 Oscoda Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Westland

Wilderness Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9

Excellent

Wilderness Park Apartments

7280 Wilderness Park Dr, Westland, MI 48185

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

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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 $1,350 per month as of September 12, 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 4% since last year.

How does Westland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westland is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Westland, with the lowest rents of the year and higher competition among renters. October sees the highest rents, creating roughly a 7% price difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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