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Average Rent in Dearborn, MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Dearborn, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,734/mo
Lowest Available
$1,225/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
29
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Dearborn, MI
6 listed units across 3 buildings in Dearborn, MI dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $168/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | Unit 23 | $2,242 | $1,516 | $726 |
| Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | Unit 5 | $1,648 | $1,485 | $163 |
| Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | Unit 1 | $1,635 | $1,573 | $62 |
| Fairlane East Apartments | Unit 7, Townhome | $1,719 | $1,689 | $30 |
| Fairlane East Apartments | Unit 5, 2 Bed 2 Bath | $1,760 | $1,747 | $13 |
| Fairlane Woods Apartments | Unit 3, Milton | $1,892 | $1,881 | $11 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Dearborn, MI
Compare average rent across Dearborn, MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn 48126 | $1,746 | ▲ $37 | $1,225 | 3 | 20 |
| Ford | $1,706 | ▼ $83 | $1,469 | 1 | 9 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Dearborn, MI?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Dearborn, MI is $1,734 per month across 4 apartment communities and 29 available units.
The most affordable option is Fairlane Meadow Luxury Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,225/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,484/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,842/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,286/mo.
Prices range from $1,225 to $2,373 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Dearborn, MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Dearborn, MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlane Meadow Luxury Apartments and Townhomes | $1,225/mo | $1,484/mo | 5 | 3 |
| Fairlane Town Center Apartment Homes | $1,432/mo | $1,771/mo | 10 | 3.6 |
| Fairlane East Apartments | $1,469/mo | $1,706/mo | 9 | 4 |
| Fairlane Woods Apartments | $1,638/mo | $1,957/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Dearborn, 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
$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.
Google Search Trends for Dearborn, MI Apartments
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