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Average Rent in Farmington Hills 48331 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Farmington Hills 48331, Farmington Hills, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,805/mo
▲ +0.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,580/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
Farmington Hills 48331 vs Farmington Hills, MI Average
Farmington Hills 48331 is more expensive the Farmington Hills, MI average by $152/mo (9%). The citywide average is $1,653/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Farmington Hills 48331?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Farmington Hills 48331 is $1,805 per month across 2 apartment communities and 13 available units. Rents have increased $4 (0.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Ascent at Farmington Hills starting at $1,580/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,805/mo.
Prices range from $1,580 to $1,990 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Farmington Hills 48331 Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Farmington Hills 48331
Rent Prices by Apartment in Farmington Hills 48331
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent at Farmington Hills | $1,580/mo | $1,811/mo | 7 | 3.9 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | $1,689/mo | $1,797/mo | 6 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Farmington Hills 48331 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Farmington Hills 48331
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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
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,805/mo.
Comfortable income
$87,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,580/mo), you need to earn at least $63,000/year.
Median household income in Farmington Hills 48331 is $101,863 , about 18% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Farmington Hills 48331
Overall prices in Farmington Hills 48331 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 Farmington Hills 48331's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,805 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,899/mo |
Population
83,316
Median household income
$101,863
Census median rent
$1,475/mo
Rent as % of income
25.5%
Median age
41.4
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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