Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 26, 2026
Average rent in
Ypsilanti, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ypsilanti, MI rent slipped 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,280/month. Renters today are paying $82 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Ypsilanti sits 34.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Michigan.
Price ranges
Studios in Ypsilanti run around $850/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,095/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,295/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,500/month, while apartments sit at $1,200/month, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Ypsilanti
$1,280/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Ypsilanti is $1,280 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $670 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ypsilanti
178
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ypsilanti rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ypsilanti, MI
Average rent prices in Ypsilanti have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Ypsilanti run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | 2% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,295 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,604 | 2% | 4% |
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 | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,660 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $450 | 25% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,604
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
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
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,660
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$450
Last 30 days
25%
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
34%lower than the national median
5%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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11%$1,375
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13%$1,520
15%$1,295
2%$1,725
12%$2,250
9%$1,490
$1,299
8%$1,400
3%$1,719
6%$1,350
2%Discover rentals in Ypsilanti, MI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ypsilanti
1 bed
0 baths
$520
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 16
2d ago
831 Hilyard Robinson Way, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–3 beds
1 bath
$564–$1,471
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ypsilanti
1 bed
0 baths
$620
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 21
1d ago
601 Armstrong Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$629–$993
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ypsilanti
3520 Blue Heron Ct, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
3 beds
3 baths
$5,700
$5,400
Price drop
House for rent
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
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
$2,950
Price drop
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
4907 Cloverlane St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,106–$2,092
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
4685 Hunt Club Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,593–$2,339
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
509 West Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
2d ago
Verified
712 Washtenaw Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
6h ago
Verified
2500 Lakeshore Boulevard, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
14h ago
Verified
4907 Cloverlane St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,106–$2,092
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
4685 Hunt Club Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,593–$2,339
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
119 N Hamilton St #2, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 22
14h ago
Verified
4907 Cloverlane St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,106–$2,092
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2500 Lakeshore Boulevard, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,220
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
2d ago
Verified
407 Washtenaw Rd #1, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
3h ago
Verified
945 W Clark Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,335–$1,850
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 $1,280 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ypsilanti?
Average rent prices in Ypsilanti have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Ypsilanti rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ypsilanti is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 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 $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ypsilanti?
Ypsilanti's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 37% of monthly listings, followed by one-bedrooms at 32%.
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).