Average Rent in Dearborn, MI
3 apartment buildings, 8 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,126/mo
Cheapest
$975/mo
Properties
3
Units
8
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Dearborn, MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Dearborn, MI Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
GoodHomes Detroit
5777 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, MI 48126, USA
Fairlane Woods Apartments
5521 Fairlane Woods Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA
Plymouth Square Village
20201 Plymouth Rd, Detroit, MI 48228, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoodHomes Detroit 5777 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, MI 48126, USA | $975 | $1,126 | $1.92 | 4.3 (85) | 8 |
| 2 | Fairlane Woods Apartments 5521 Fairlane Woods Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (364) | 0 |
| 3 | Plymouth Square Village 20201 Plymouth Rd, Detroit, MI 48228, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4 (409) | 0 |
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GoodHomes Detroit
4.3 (85)5777 Southfield Fwy, Detroit, MI 48126, USA
Fairlane Woods Apartments
4.3 (364)5521 Fairlane Woods Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA
Plymouth Square Village
4 (409)20201 Plymouth Rd, Detroit, MI 48228, USA
Dearborn, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Dearborn, MI is $1,126 per month, based on 8 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $975 at GoodHomes Detroit to $975 at GoodHomes Detroit.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $988/mo | $975/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $1,063/mo | $1,025/mo | 2 |
| 2 Bed | $1,465/mo | $1,400/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Dearborn, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Dearborn, MI averages $1,063/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,465/mo. At the local median household income of $65,192, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Dearborn, MI at $1,264/mo. The current tracked market average runs 11% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Dearborn, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dearborn, MI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$45,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,126/mo.
Comfortable income
$54,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($975/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Dearborn, MI is $65,192 , about 21% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Dearborn, MI
Overall prices in Dearborn, MI runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Dearborn, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,126 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,220/mo |
Population
107,846
Median household income
$65,192
Census median rent
$1,264/mo
Rent as % of income
35.8%
Median age
32.6
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Dearborn, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Dearborn, MI | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,454 | +29% | 14 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,556 | +38% | 14 |
| Detroit, MI | $1,969 | +75% | 12 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,265 | +12% | 11 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $1,913 | +70% | 11 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | $1,873 | +66% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dearborn, MI?
The average rent in Dearborn, MI is $1,126 per month, based on 8 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Dearborn, MI?
The lowest available rent in Dearborn, MI starts at $975 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dearborn, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Dearborn, MI average $1,063/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,025/mo across 2 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Dearborn, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Dearborn, MI average $1,465/mo. Units start from $1,400/mo across 2 units currently listed.
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