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Average Rent in Livonia, MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Livonia, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,265/mo
Lowest Available
$919/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Livonia, MI
Compare average rent across Livonia, MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livonia 48152 | $1,393 | $1,345 | 2 | 4 |
| Livonia 48336 | $1,270 | $1,100 | 1 | 11 |
| Livonia 48185 | $1,050 | $1,050 | 1 | 1 |
| Livonia 48187 | $919 | $919 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Livonia, MI?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Livonia, MI is $1,265 per month across 5 apartment communities and 17 available units.
The most affordable option is Ridgeline at Canton starting at $919/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,237/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,332/mo.
Prices range from $919 to $1,485 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Livonia, MI Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Livonia, MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Livonia, MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline at Canton | $919/mo | $919/mo | 1 | 2.9 |
| Hines Park Apartments | $1,050/mo | $1,050/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Timberidge | $1,100/mo | $1,270/mo | 11 | 4 |
| Merriman Woods | $1,345/mo | $1,393/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Canterbury Park Apartments | $1,345/mo | $1,393/mo | 2 | 3.7 |
Google Search Trends for Livonia, MI Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Livonia, MI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$51,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,265/mo.
Comfortable income
$61,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($919/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Median household income in Livonia, MI is $96,317 , about 59% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Livonia, MI
Overall prices in Livonia, 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 Livonia, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,265 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,359/mo |
Population
94,058
Median household income
$96,317
Census median rent
$1,284/mo
Rent as % of income
27.8%
Median age
45.1
Mean commute
24 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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