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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Ypsilanti, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ypsilanti rent stands today
Ypsilanti, MI rent rose 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,365/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year as rents have climbed steadily since the trough in March 2026.
Compared to national trends
Ypsilanti is 28.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in Michigan. The city has 144 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $895/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,045/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,378/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,900/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size in Ypsilanti.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Ypsilanti slipped 5.0% year over year, and the 4+ bedroom segment declined 10.9%, both diverging from the citywide rise of 7.9%. This shows varied rent trends across bedroom sizes despite overall growth.
Median rent
Median rent in Ypsilanti
$1,365/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Ypsilanti is $1,365 per month as of November 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $535 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ypsilanti
144
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ypsilanti rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ypsilanti, MI
Average rent prices in Ypsilanti have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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
Ypsilanti, MI
Rent prices in Ypsilanti vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ypsilanti is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,140. 1-bedroom apartments in Ypsilanti run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  5% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,045 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,378 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 5% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 9% | 11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ypsilanti, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $1,600 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,140 | 6% | 2% | |
Rooms | $950 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,378
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ypsilanti, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,140
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ypsilanti
28%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ypsilanti, MI is 38% lower than the median rent in Ann Arbor, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$1,722
1%$1,335
5%Discover rentals in Ypsilanti, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ypsilanti
1 bed
0 baths
$630
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ypsilanti
1 bed
0 baths
$630
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
4d ago
206 N Normal St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
4 beds
2 baths
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
314 Pearl St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ypsilanti
5098 Blue Spruce Dr #1, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 17
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ypsilanti
5754 Hampshire Ln, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ypsilanti
400 N River St #205, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ypsilanti
627 N River St #3, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4685 Hunt Club Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$2,086
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
1d ago
Verified
4907 Cloverlane St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$984–$1,684
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
509 West Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
712 Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Verified
4907 Cloverlane St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$984–$1,684
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
509 West Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
712 Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
119 N Hamilton St #5, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
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 Nov 6
5d+ ago
Verified
509 West Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Verified
119 N Hamilton St #5, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
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 Nov 6
5d+ ago
Verified
1210 Washtenaw Rd #NA, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1 bed
1 bath
$825
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 Nov 1
5h ago
Verified
596 S Hamilton St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,109
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ypsilanti, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Ypsilanti rental market.
How much is rent in Ypsilanti?
The average rent in Ypsilanti is $1,365 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ypsilanti?
Average rent prices in Ypsilanti have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Ypsilanti rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ypsilanti is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ypsilanti?
To comfortably afford rent in Ypsilanti, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ypsilanti?
Looking at our July 2026 numbers, April offers the lowest rents in Ypsilanti while September sees the highest, with about 3.3% difference between peak and off-peak months. Spring timing like April might result in lower prices compared to fall apartment hunting.
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).