Average Rent in Westland, MI
5 apartment buildings, 7 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,358/mo
Cheapest
$1,120/mo
Properties
5
Units
7
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Westland, MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Westland, MI Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Oak Village
2758 Ackley Ave, Westland, MI 48186, USA
Starkweather Lofts
301 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170, USA
Redwood Canton
2372 Monument Ln, Canton Township, MI 48188, USA
Sky Gate Apartments
6501 Yale St, Westland, MI 48185, USA
The Landings Apartments
7000 Lakeview Blvd, Westland, MI 48185, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Village 2758 Ackley Ave, Westland, MI 48186, USA | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1.71 | 3.7 (18) | 1 |
| 2 | Starkweather Lofts 301 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170, USA | $1,800 | $2,582 | $2.04 | 4.2 (75) | 5 |
| 3 | Redwood Canton 2372 Monument Ln, Canton Township, MI 48188, USA | $2,474 | $2,474 | -- | 4.7 (144) | 1 |
| 4 | Sky Gate Apartments 6501 Yale St, Westland, MI 48185, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.4 (243) | 0 |
| 5 | The Landings Apartments 7000 Lakeview Blvd, Westland, MI 48185, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (998) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Oak Village
3.7 (18)2758 Ackley Ave, Westland, MI 48186, USA
Starkweather Lofts
4.2 (75)301 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170, USA
Redwood Canton
4.7 (144)2372 Monument Ln, Canton Township, MI 48188, USA
Sky Gate Apartments
3.4 (243)6501 Yale St, Westland, MI 48185, USA
The Landings Apartments
4.3 (998)7000 Lakeview Blvd, Westland, MI 48185, USA
Westland, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Westland, MI is $2,358 per month, based on 7 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,120 at Oak Village to $2,474 at Redwood Canton.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,800/mo | $1,800/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $2,451/mo | $1,120/mo | 6 |
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 Westland, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Westland, MI averages $1,800/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,451/mo. At the local median household income of $62,216, that works out to 45% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Westland, MI at $1,113/mo. The current tracked market average runs 112% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Westland, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Westland, 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
$94,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,358/mo.
Comfortable income
$113,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,120/mo), you need to earn at least $45,000/year.
Median household income in Westland, MI is $62,216 , about 45% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Westland, MI
Overall prices in Westland, 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 Westland, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,358 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $5,452/mo |
Population
84,155
Median household income
$62,216
Census median rent
$1,113/mo
Rent as % of income
29.3%
Median age
38.2
Mean commute
25 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 Westland, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Westland, MI | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,454 | -38% | 14 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,556 | -34% | 14 |
| Detroit, MI | $1,969 | -16% | 12 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,265 | -46% | 11 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $1,913 | -19% | 11 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | $1,873 | -21% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Westland, MI?
The average rent in Westland, MI is $2,358 per month, based on 7 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Westland, MI?
The lowest available rent in Westland, MI starts at $1,120 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Westland, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Westland, MI average $1,800/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,800/mo across 1 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Westland, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Westland, MI average $2,451/mo. Units start from $1,120/mo across 6 units currently listed.
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