Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
Ypsilanti, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ypsilanti rent stands today
Ypsilanti, MI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,345/month. Month over month, rent increased 2.1%.
Compared to national trends
Ypsilanti rents sit 30.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Michigan.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Ypsilanti, MI rent for $845/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,098/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,775/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,850/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available to most renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Ypsilanti
$1,345/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Ypsilanti is $1,345 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ypsilanti
138
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Ypsilanti run $1,097 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,348.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $845 |  7% |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,097 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,775 | 4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 5% | 2% |
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 | No Change | |
Condos | $1,597 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,775 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$845
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,097
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
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 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,775
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
30%lower than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ypsilanti, MI is 36% lower than the median rent in Ann Arbor, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,500
4%$1,400
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4%$1,295
2%$1,995
4%$2,400
28%$1,145
$1,185
3%$1,450
8%$1,847
10%$1,309
4%Discover rentals in Ypsilanti, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ypsilanti
Studio
0 baths
$265
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
718 Lowell St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1 bed
1 bath
$475
Apartment for rent
3d ago
831 Hilyard Robinson Way, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–3 beds
1 bath
$587–$1,471
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ypsilanti
1 bed
0 baths
$620
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ypsilanti
7274 Rachel Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ypsilanti
4446 Christina Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ypsilanti
10685 Scarlet Oak Dr #NA, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Condo for rent in Ypsilanti
5722 Wellesley Ln, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
7h ago
Verified
4685 Hunt Club Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,515–$2,360
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
4907 Cloverlane St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$978–$1,884
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
509 West Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
712 Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
407 Washtenaw Rd #1, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
$1,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
7h ago
Verified
4685 Hunt Club Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,515–$2,360
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2500 Lakeshore Boulevard, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$2,015
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
18h ago
Verified
4907 Cloverlane St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$978–$1,884
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2500 Lakeshore Boulevard, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,220
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Verified
509 West Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
4d ago
Verified
119 N Hamilton St #5, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
$1,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
5d+ ago
Verified
407 Washtenaw Rd #2, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
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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 $1,345 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ypsilanti?
Average rent prices in Ypsilanti have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Ypsilanti rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ypsilanti is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 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 $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 Ypsilanti?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ypsilanti average around $1,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,300/month. Both bedroom types are running a little softer than last year, with one-bedrooms down 4.8% and two-bedrooms down 1.1% year over year.
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).