Average Rent in Madison Heights, MI
2 apartment buildings, 8 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,197/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,035/mo
Oakland Mall Apartments
Properties
2
tracked daily
Units
8
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Madison Heights, MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Madison Heights, MI Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Oakland Mall Apartments
365 E Edmund Ave, Madison Heights, MI 48071, USA
Madison Park Apartments
31430 John R Rd # 119, Madison Heights, MI 48071, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakland Mall Apartments 365 E Edmund Ave, Madison Heights, MI 48071, USA | $1,035 | $1,185 | $1.57 | 4 (79) | 5 |
| 2 | Madison Park Apartments 31430 John R Rd # 119, Madison Heights, MI 48071, USA | $1,120 | $1,218 | -- | 4.5 (42) | 3 |
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Madison Heights, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Madison Heights, MI is $1,197 per month, based on 8 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,035 at Oakland Mall Apartments to $1,120 at Madison Park Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,185/mo | $1,035/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $1,160/mo | $1,120/mo | 2 |
| 2 Bed | $1,335/mo | $1,335/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 Madison Heights, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Madison Heights, MI averages $1,160/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,335/mo. At the local median household income of $66,726, that works out to 22% 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 Madison Heights, MI at $1,138/mo. The current tracked market average runs 5% 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 Madison Heights, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Madison Heights, 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
$48,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,197/mo.
Comfortable income
$57,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,035/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.
Median household income in Madison Heights, MI is $66,726 , about 16% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Madison Heights, MI
Overall prices in Madison Heights, 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 Madison Heights, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,197 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,291/mo |
Population
28,411
Median household income
$66,726
Census median rent
$1,138/mo
Rent as % of income
26.4%
Median age
40.8
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 Madison Heights, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Madison Heights, MI | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $1,943 | +62% | 16 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,383 | +16% | 14 |
| Auburn Hills, MI | $2,420 | +102% | 13 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $2,049 | +71% | 13 |
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,455 | +22% | 11 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,619 | +35% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Madison Heights, MI?
The average rent in Madison Heights, MI is $1,197 per month, based on 8 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Madison Heights, MI?
The lowest available rent in Madison Heights, MI starts at $1,035 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Madison Heights, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Madison Heights, MI average $1,160/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,120/mo across 2 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Madison Heights, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Madison Heights, MI average $1,335/mo. Units start from $1,335/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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