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Average Rent in Farmington, MI

1 apartment buildings, 2 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$1,269/mo

market average

Cheapest

$1,269/mo

Farmington Place

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Farmington, MI Rent Prices

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Farmington, MI Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Farmington, MI is $1,269 per month, based on 2 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,269 at Farmington Place to $1,269 at Farmington Place.

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Market Context

Who rents in Farmington, MI, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Farmington, MI averages $1,269/mo. At the local median household income of $94,115, that works out to 16% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Farmington, MI at $1,299/mo. The current tracked market average runs 2% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Farmington, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Farmington, 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

$51,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,269/mo.

Comfortable income

$61,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

Median household income in Farmington, MI is $94,115 , about 55% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Farmington, MI

Overall prices in Farmington, 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 Farmington, MI's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,269
Utilities $400
Groceries $529
Transportation $954
Healthcare $466
Other goods and services $745
Estimated total $4,363/mo

Population

11,472

Median household income

$94,115

Census median rent

$1,299/mo

Rent as % of income

21.3%

Median age

39.6

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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Nearby cities in Michigan

How Farmington, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Farmington, MI 30-Day Change Properties
Detroit, MI $1,962 +55% +1.6% 16
Auburn Hills, MI $2,352 +85% -4.2% 14
Lansing, MI $1,414 +11% +6.7% 14
Ann Arbor, MI $2,023 +59% -14.2% 13
Livonia, MI $1,321 +4% +3% 11
Sterling Heights, MI $1,468 +16% -0.2% 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Farmington, MI?

The average rent in Farmington, MI is $1,269 per month, based on 2 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Farmington, MI?

The lowest available rent in Farmington, MI starts at $1,269 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Farmington, MI?

1-bedroom apartments in Farmington, MI average $1,269/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,269/mo across 2 units tracked.

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