Average Rent in Dearborn, MI
4 apartment buildings, 29 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$1,734/mo
median $1,719
market average
Cheapest
$1,225/mo
Fairlane Meadow Luxury Apartments and Townhomes
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
29
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 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 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Fairlane Meadow Luxury Apartments and Townhomes
4900 Heather Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA
Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes
100 Lincoln Ln, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA
Fairlane East Apartments
16055 Knollwood Dr, Dearborn, MI 48120, USA
Fairlane Woods Apartments
5521 Fairlane Woods Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairlane Meadow Luxury Apartments and Townhomes 4900 Heather Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA | $1,225 | $1,484 | $1.74 | 3 (223) | 5 |
| 2 | Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes 100 Lincoln Ln, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA | $1,432 | $1,771 | $1.61 | 3.6 (137) | 10 |
| 3 | Fairlane East Apartments 16055 Knollwood Dr, Dearborn, MI 48120, USA | $1,469 | $1,706 | $1.44 | 4 (151) | 9 |
| 4 | Fairlane Woods Apartments 5521 Fairlane Woods Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA | $1,638 | $1,957 | $1.73 | 4.3 (364) | 5 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Fairlane Meadow Luxury Apartments and Townhomes
3 (223)4900 Heather Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA
Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes
3.6 (137)100 Lincoln Ln, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA
Fairlane East Apartments
4 (151)16055 Knollwood Dr, Dearborn, MI 48120, USA
Fairlane Woods Apartments
4.3 (364)5521 Fairlane Woods Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA
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Dearborn, MI neighborhoods
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Dearborn, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Dearborn, MI is $1,734 per month, based on 29 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,225 at Fairlane Meadow Luxury Apartments and Townhomes to $2,373 at Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,484/mo | $1,225/mo | 10 |
| 2 Bed | $1,842/mo | $1,516/mo | 18 |
| 3 Bed | $2,286/mo | $2,286/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $1,484/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,842/mo. At the local median household income of $65,192, that works out to 32% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
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 37% 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 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
$69,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,734/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,225/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.
Median household income in Dearborn, MI is $65,192 , about 22% below 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) | $1,734 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,828/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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $1,913 | +10% | -5.6% | 16 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,452 | -16% | +4.8% | 16 |
| Auburn Hills, MI | $2,076 | +20% | -5.6% | 15 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $2,020 | +16% | +7.3% | 14 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,333 | -23% | +9.3% | 12 |
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,413 | -19% | -1.9% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dearborn, MI?
The average rent in Dearborn, MI is $1,734 per month, based on 29 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Dearborn, MI?
The median asking rent in Dearborn, MI is $1,719 per month, computed from 29 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,734/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Dearborn, MI?
The lowest available rent in Dearborn, MI starts at $1,225 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dearborn, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Dearborn, MI average $1,484/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,225/mo across 10 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Dearborn, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Dearborn, MI average $1,842/mo. Units start from $1,516/mo across 18 units currently listed.
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